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Man who won art competition with AI-generated image now says people are stealing his work

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A Colorado man who won a digital art contest with an AI-generated image is now facing copyright issues and theft of his work. Jason M. Allen, who previously dismissed concerns about AI art, is struggling to copyright his winning piece "Théâtre d'Opéra Spatial" due to lack of human authorship. Allen claims he's experiencing price erosion and can't protect his work from theft. This situation highlights the ongoing debate about AI-generated art, copyright laws, and the impact on traditional artists.

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