Built by AI, Owned by You? Maybe.

KP Unpacked

AI is building faster than the law can keep up. In this episode of KP Unpacked — the number one podcast in AEC — Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro dive into a messy question every firm needs to answer: Who owns the work when AI creates it?

From copyright law updates to court cases nobody’s talking about yet, they break down where the real risks are for architects, contractors, owners, and innovators. You'll learn why "lazy AI" is a legal nightmare, where the real landmines are for your firm, and why your next big project needs strong AI policies before the first line is drawn.

Key takeaways:

• Why the U.S. Copyright Office says human authorship is still king
• How firms can protect themselves when using AI-generated content
• Where AEC companies are most vulnerable — and why graphics pose bigger risks than text
• Why starting with your own work matters more than ever
• How upcoming lawsuits could change the rules again — fast

Whether you’re drafting, rendering, or pitching, understanding AI ownership could save your firm a lot more than pride.

📍 Two Gen X guys talking AI, risk, and the future of your work — tune in and protect what you build.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to AI and AEC Series (00:00:00)

2. AI and Copyright: The Core Issue (00:05:13)

3. Copyright Office Guidelines Explained (00:06:39)

4. Meaningful Human Input Requirement (00:10:16)

5. Copyright Violations in AI Content (00:13:38)

6. Starting With Your Own Content (00:17:04)

7. Protecting Your Firm: Policy and Training (00:22:38)

8. Future of AI in Design Tools (00:26:33)

9. Final Thoughts and Next Steps (00:31:53)