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A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art

NPR | By Geoff Brumfiel
Published August 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM CDT

A lawsuit over who owns AI-generated characters raises questions about whether it's truly art.

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Geoff Brumfiel
Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk.