Midjourney AI-generated Comic Book Copyright Application Withdrawn by US Copyright Office, Why?

An AI-generated art that was previously given copyright by the US Copyright Office was withdrawn earlier this week, after learning that it was created using the Midjourney AI tool. The art in a famed comic book called "Zarya of the Dawn" from Kris Kashtanova was previously celebrated as the first AI-generated artwork that was given copyright and recognized by the agency.

It seems that AI-generated artwork is still not up for pursuing copyright on the content it brings, as shown by this recent action from the US Copyright Office, despite the appeal of the team.

Midjourney AI-made Artwork for a Comic Book Revoked of Copyright