It is not necessary to disclose minor (“de minimis”) use of AI in a copyright application. Using AI to proofread and edit a work generally does not need to be disclosed. Using AI solely for brainstorming ideas or outlining also does not generally need to be disclosed. Copyright may not be claimed in ideas or in contributions to a work that involve minimal or no creative expression. A competent attorney can help you decide when an AI disclosure should be made and what to include in it.