USCO is woefully unprepared for the AI revolution. Lack of expert consensus on solutions prevents informed decision-making

None of these approaches has received overwhelming support by study participants. With 56% of survey respondents echoing the current stance of the US Copyright Office, it appears that we are not yet at the proverbial crossroads requiring a change of direction in AI copyright policy. Divided opinion on the preparedness of the Copyright Office, however, signals the looming crisis at the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights. VI. Conclusion This study has collected data from fifty-seven AI scientists, tech policy experts, and copyright scholars through a survey and questionnaire. The data confirms the significant role of intelligent computer programs in the American entertainment/creative industries. In addition, half of participants believe that the US copyright system is not adequately prepared for a future influx of AI-produced works. Respondents, however, fail to reach a resounding consensus on what changes should be implemented by the US Copyright Office. The divided nature of expert opinion and the limited data available to researchers studying intellectual property protection of AI works indicates the need for future research on the topic. This study has laid the groundwork for further investigation into the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright protection. The survey and questionnaire have established a need for additional data and interdisciplinary research on a growing issue with the potential to significantly disrupt American economic and cultural development.