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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly infiltrated various sectors, altering the way we interact with technology. In the creative realm, AI has emerged as a transformative force, influencing the processes and technology. While offers unprecedented opportunities for content generation and invention, it also raises concerns regarding Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and data privacy. Advancement of the internet has enhanced copying and file sharing, innovation, design and vast amount of data on customers collected which have resulted in IPRs infringed and consumer privacy violated. This paper aims to examine impact of AI on creativity, innovation, and IPRs in Nigeria, analysing issues as authorship, ownership, infringement, and data privacy violations. The doctrinal research methodology was employed to analyse the aim and objectives of this paper. While specific legislation governing AI is lacking, existing IPR laws and related regulations were examined to assess their applicability to AI generated content and inventions. Under current Nigerian legal framework, AI cannot be considered the author or inventor of its creations. This is primarily due to absence of specific legislation addressing AI-generate content and invention. This concept of authorship and inventorship traditionally requires human element. To address the challenges posed by AI in the context of creativity, innovation, and IPRs, Nigeria should consider revaluation of existing statutes, specific legislation, ethical guidelines, international cooperation, education and awareness. AI will continue to revolutionize the creative and innovation sectors; therefore, the sooner regulation and guidelines are put in place, the better for Nigeria and the jurisprudence of the country.

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