As we were saying, the matter is controversial because images – whether they are photographs, illustrations or graphics – are found everywhere and often it is thought that it is enough to just share them by citing the author or the source to avoid unpleasant legal consequences. Added to all this is artificial intelligence and image generators, which only fuel new doubts on the issue. So: is it right or wrong to use photos taken online by citing only the source? And why can publishing photos created by a robot be a copyright problem? Let's see together what the discipline on copyright for images in Italy says and how to respect it.
Summary [ hide ] 1 Are all images copyrighted? 1.1 Images: How bosnia and herzegovina number data to behave for personal or commercial use 1.2 What about images for editorial use? 1.3 Be careful when using images for training 2 Can AI-generated images be used freely? 2.1 Our advice, in general Are all images copyrighted? When we talk about copyright with respect to a work (whether it is a photo or a video) we must consider that two concepts are always claimed: the economic one ; and that of the paternity of the image.
To better understand, consider that an original work is owned by the author from the moment he creates it, so its unauthorized use is prohibited . What happens if an image is published without consent? The author may contact a lawyer to request compensation. Of course, a lot depends on how images are used on a site. Images: What to Do for Personal or Commercial Use As Alessandro Vercellotti (a lawyer specialized in digital) explains, the copyright of images distinguishes between two different situations: private sphere commercial field In the first case, if you find an image you like online, you print it and frame it to create a painting to put in your living room, you are not breaking any law.