On March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a petition from computer scientist Stephen Thaler regarding the copyright eligibility of AI-generated artwork. Previously, Thaler had applied for copyright for the work , independently created by his AI system 'DABUS,' but was rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office. Lower courts also upheld the Copyright Office's decision. Both the U.S. Copyright Office and the courts emphasized that creative works must have a 'human author' to qualify for copyright protection. Thaler's legal team argued that, in the context of the rise of generative AI, this case holds significant importance, and the Supreme Court's refusal to hear it may impact the development and application of AI in the creative industry. Previously, the Copyright Office also rejected copyright applications from other artists for images generated by Midjourney. These artists advocated for 'AI-assisted creation,' while Thaler insisted that his system created the work 'independently.'