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    RETHINKING AUTHORSHIP: THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW IN UGANDA
    (2025-06-21) Atuhaire Joel
    Abstract Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept; it is actively reshaping how we create, communicate, and express ideas. As machines begin to generate music, art, literature, and code, the question at the heart of this dissertation is both simple and complex: Who is the author when the creator is not human? This study critically examines how Uganda’s intellectual property law responds to the evolving reality of AI-generated content and whether our current legal frameworks are prepared for this shift. Drawing on Uganda’s Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, regional instruments, and international treaties like the Berne Convention, the research reveals a persistent reliance on human agency and intentionality, principles that are increasingly strained in an era of machine creativity. Through a comparative and doctrinal approach, the dissertation explores emerging legal models such as hybrid authorship, sui generis protections, and developer attribution, assessing their relevance and adaptability within Uganda’s unique socio-legal context. The argument is not for abandoning tradition but for reimagining it. If Uganda is to meaningfully participate in the digital and creative economies of the future, it must rethink how it defines and protects authorship. This work, therefore, offers a grounded yet forward-looking contribution to ongoing conversations about intellectual property, technological change, and legal reform not only in Uganda but across the Globe. It invites scholars, lawmakers, and creators to consider a legal future that is both imaginative and inclusive