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A Wuhan court just made AI production costs a legal factor in copyright infringement cases

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A Wuhan court has incorporated AI production costs, including token usage and licensing fees, into copyright infringement damages for the first time. This ruling reflects China's broader effort to establish legal protections around AI-generated works.

Why it matters

Courts now recognize that AI tool costs are relevant to calculating damages in copyright cases, which could reshape how copyright infringement is valued in AI-driven industries.

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