What Happens to Your AI-Generated Content — What You Own Account When You Die
Quick Facts
US Copyright
Not protected (pure AI)
Human-AI collab
May be protected
Commercial value
Still exists
Step-by-Step Guide
Understand the copyright situation
The US Copyright Office has ruled that human authorship is required for copyright protection. Purely AI-generated images and text are not copyrightable. Human-AI collaborative works MAY be protected if there is sufficient human creative input.
Download all generated images
Midjourney: midjourney.com/archive. DALL-E: through ChatGPT export. Adobe Firefly: through Creative Cloud. Stable Diffusion: wherever locally stored. Platforms may delete content at account closure.
Document commercial uses
AI-written books on KDP continue earning royalties. AI music on streaming platforms continues earning revenue. Document all commercially used AI content and its revenue status.
Document Now Checklist
- List all platforms where AI content was generated
- Note any commercially used AI content
- Note revenue from AI content (books, music, images)
- Download archives before cancelling accounts
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with AI-Generated Content — What You Own. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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AI Subscriptions — Cancel These
Some AI platforms delete all generated content when the account is closed. Download images, conversations, and files BEFORE cancelling.
Custom GPTs & OpenAI Assets
Log into ChatGPT and check GPT Builder. If any custom GPTs are monetized through the GPT Store, check the pending revenue balance.
AI Automations & Workflows
Business automations in Make.com, Zapier, n8n, Activepieces, or Pipedream are business assets. Document what each does and what it connects.
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