AI generated doesn't mean anything different from 'pencil generated' because it can be shown, both technically and legally, that DALL-E images (as an example) a

AI generated doesn't mean anything different from 'pencil generated' because it can be shown, both technically and legally, that DALL-E images (as an example) are not copies of any existing thing but new creations made by the person using the software. As with other tools, the person using the software takes ownership and also responsibility for any infringement or illegal use.