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The sudden influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applied arts has redefined the boundaries of creativity, authorship, and ownership. In India, this intersection has intensified debates surrounding ethics and copyright, echoing earlier artistic transformations initiated by Andy Warhol during the Pop Art movement. Warhol’s use of screen printing blurred the distinction between artistic intention and mechanical reproduction, a dilemma now magnified by AI. This paper explores three contemporary Indian case studies: Abhay Sehgal’s alleged plagiarism using AI, the viral Studio Ghibli-style AI trend and Ankit Sahni’s collaborative project with an AI system named RAGHAV. By analyzing these cases through the lens of Pop Art’s philosophy of reproduction and appropriation, this study situates AI art within a historical continuum of artistic disruption. It concludes that while AI presents opportunities for innovation, it simultaneously challenges notions of authenticity, moral rights, and artistic integrity within the Indian applied arts ecosystem. The paper argues for clear ethical frameworks and adaptive copyright laws to protect artists while embracing technological evolution.