The debate over uncredited assistance in creative work dates back over a century, with a late 19th-century sculptor facing legal challenges over ghostwriting allegations.

A sculptor in the late 1800s went to court to defend himself against claims that a 'ghost' assistant had actually created sculptures he took credit for

The concept of ghostwriting and uncredited work in creative fields is not new to the AI era, but has historical precedent in traditional art

Current 'AI slop' controversies around generated content mirror century-old debates about authorship, credit, and who truly deserves recognition for creative work