A Colorado Springs artist is taking legal action against the U.S. Copyright Office after their request for copyright protection of an AI-generated image was rejected. The artist claims that the lack of legal recognition has had a crushing impact on their work, stating that people are 'blatantly stealing' their creations. This controversial case has sparked broader discussions on the ownership and intellectual property rights related to AI-generated art. As the DC Circuit Judiciary weighs the implications, questions regarding whether AI-generated inventions should be eligible for patents also emerge. The artist’s appeal exemplifies the complexities of navigating copyright laws in an era increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence.