Prof. Edward Lee on The Resurgence of NFTs and AI’s Impact on Copyright Law

Beyond the Code

In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with Professor Edward Lee, a leading expert in intellectual property, copyright law, and emerging technologies. Professor Lee, author of Creators Take Control, dives into the fascinating world of NFTs, AI, and their legal and cultural implications.

Together, they explore:

• The resurgence of NFTs and their role in redefining digital art and IP ownership;

• The challenges posed by AI to copyright law, including questions of authorship and creativity;

• The impact of regulation (or lack thereof) on innovation in Web3 and AI spaces;

• The evolving debate over NFTs as securities and the role of the SEC in shaping the market.

Professor Lee shares insights from his book, recent Harvard and Yale publications, and his work tracking AI controversies through ChatGPTIsEatingTheWorld.com.

Tune in to learn how law is adapting—or failing to adapt—to innovations that are reshaping our world.

Guest Links:

• Book: Creators Take Control

• Website: ChatGPTIsEatingTheWorld.com

• AI and the Sound of Music (Yale)

• Prompting Progress: Authorship in the Age of AI (Florida Law Review)

• Why is the SEC wrong about NFTs (Coindesk)

• The Original Public Meaning of ‘Investment Contract’ (Harvard)

Follow Prof. Lee:

• X: https://x.com/edleeprof

• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edleeprof.bsky.social

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-lee-18084652