  Since its introduction in 2022, Generative AI has significantly impacted the
art world, from winning state art fairs to creating complex videos from simple
prompts. Amid this renaissance, a pivotal issue emerges: should users of
Generative AI be recognized as authors eligible for copyright protection? The
Copyright Office, in its March 2023 Guidance, argues against this notion. By
comparing the prompts to clients' instructions for commissioned art, the Office
denies users authorship due to their limited role in the creative process. This
Article challenges this viewpoint and advocates for the recognition of
Generative AI users who incorporate these tools into their creative endeavors.
It argues that the current policy fails to consider the intricate and dynamic
interaction between Generative AI users and the models, where users actively
influence the output through a process of adjustment, refinement, selection,
and arrangement. Rather than dismissing the contributions generated by AI, this
Article suggests a simplified and streamlined registration process that
acknowledges the role of AI in creation. This approach not only aligns with the
constitutional goal of promoting the progress of science and useful arts but
also encourages public engagement in the creative process, which contributes to
the pool of training data for AI. Moreover, it advocates for a flexible
framework that evolves alongside technological advancements while ensuring
safety and public interest. In conclusion, by examining text-to-image
generators and addressing misconceptions about Generative AI and user
interaction, this Article calls for a regulatory framework that adapts to
technological developments and safeguards public interests
