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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

In a wild time for copyright law, the US Copyright Office has no leader

The US Copyright Office is facing unprecedented challenges amid the rise of AI and recent leadership turmoil.
#ai-training
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic cut up millions of used books to train Claude - and downloaded over 7 million pirated ones too, a judge said

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Anthropic cut up millions of used books to train Claude - and downloaded over 7 million pirated ones too, a judge said

fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Influencer-Made Ad Content Demands a Copyright Balancing Act

The world of advertising campaign norms is changing as more social media influencers self-film advertisements on their phones, and are engaged by advertisers specifically because they're the expert of their own art direction and know what their followers are looking for.
Intellectual property law
#tiktok
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Notorious P-Grabber Sues WSJ For Suggesting He Drew Boobs - Above the Law

Trump denies that in 2003 he contributed a crude drawing to a book of 'bawdy letters' compiled for pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, as reported by journalists Khadeeja Safdar and Joe Palazzolo in their blockbuster article.
US politics
fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

Adobe claims its AI tools are 'commercially safe', but does that stack up?

Adobe has built its reputation on a promise of 'commercially safe' AI through licensed content, giving businesses confidence against copyright issues.
Artificial intelligence
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Ottawa weighs plans on AI, copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Ottawa weighs plans on AI, copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction | CBC News

US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Homeland Security Keeps Violating Copyright Law Like It's Due Process Or Something - Above the Law

DHS has mismanaged deportations and recruitment efforts while disrespecting Copyright Law, civil rights, and the separation of Church and State.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Moonvalley raises $84 million from General Catalyst and others to boost AI tools for Hollywood and other creatives

Moonvalley has raised a total of $154 million in funding, with $84 million coming from its most recent investment round led by General Catalyst and supported by notable Hollywood entities like CAA and Comcast Ventures.
Artificial intelligence
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Metallica Force Pentagon to Pull Video Touting Drone Program Over Unauthorized Use of "Enter Sandman"

The Department of Defense faced a copyright issue after posting a video highlighting drone capabilities set to 'Enter Sandman' by Metallica, requiring the video to be removed.
US politics
#ai-ethics
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

EU explains how to do AI without breaking the law

The European Commission announced the publication of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aimed at helping companies comply with the AI Act. Compliance is voluntary.
EU data protection
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Moonvalley releases its 'power tool' for AI filmmaking

Marey is a production-grade video model for filmmakers, trained on licensed material to minimize copyright risks.
#youtube
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Digest: Adalytics Reports YouTube Billing Advertisers for Ads on Pirated/Violent Content; Google's Hidden Search Terms Cost Advertisers Millions

fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Why Advertisers Can't Figure Out If They're Monetizing Illicit Content On YouTube | AdExchanger

fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Digest: Adalytics Reports YouTube Billing Advertisers for Ads on Pirated/Violent Content; Google's Hidden Search Terms Cost Advertisers Millions

fromAdExchanger
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Why Advertisers Can't Figure Out If They're Monetizing Illicit Content On YouTube | AdExchanger

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, July 4: Danish Government Proposes Copyright Protections Against Deepfakes; Fifth Circuit Finds No Lanham Act Claims Between Mark Co-Owners; and Ferrari's "TESTAROSSA" Mark is Revived by the EGC

The Fifth Circuit's ruling in Reed v. Marshall establishes that trademark infringement claims under the Lanham Act cannot be sustained between co-owners of a trademark.
Apple
Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Big Tech's court wins in AI copyright cases could upend the internet as we know it

Recent court rulings allow AI companies to use online content freely, significantly impacting businesses and content creators.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Judge Rules Anthropic's Use of Books for AI Training Was Legal, but Pirated Copies Raise Liability | HackerNoon

The copies used to train specific LLMs were justified as fair use. Every factor but the nature of the copyrighted work favors this result. The technology at issue was among the most transformative many of us will see in our lifetimes.
Intellectual property law
#meta
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks ago

Complying with the DMCA Process: Service Providers Don't Always Make it Easy

Intellectual property owners frequently face difficulties getting their work removed from websites run by companies like Google and Apple, and other service providers where users upload infringing material.
Intellectual property law
#piracy
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Accused of Building Claude AI with 7 Million Pirated Books | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Anthropic Accused of Building Claude AI with 7 Million Pirated Books | HackerNoon

US politics
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

The Stack: AI and Ad Tech Under Scrutiny

Stricter oversight is emerging in global markets, highlighted by legal actions and regulatory reviews impacting major companies in technology and advertising.
fromFortune
1 month ago

This former OpenAI researcher thinks we should be gaming out the AI apocalypse

The emergence of superintelligent AI could rapidly outpace humanity's ability to align its goals with human values.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Creative Commons debuts CC signals, a framework for an open AI ecosystem | TechCrunch

The CC signals project proposes a solution that balances data sharing with governance, allowing dataset holders to specify AI usage while fostering openness in the digital landscape.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

BBC threatens AI firm Perplexity with legal action over unauthorised use of news content

The BBC's claims are just one more part of the overwhelming evidence that the BBC will do anything to preserve Google's illegal monopoly.
Artificial intelligence
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Han Ong on Partisan Passions and Life Affirmation in the Theatre

The Beckett estate's strict control stifles creative interpretations of his work, diverging from artistic freedom in theatre.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I'm no Ed Sheeran fan, but he's right: when it comes to musical plagiarism, guilt is in the ear of the listener | Simon Price

Ed Sheeran's legal battles over copyright infringement in his song 'Thinking Out Loud' highlight music industry challenges regarding artistic influence and originality.
#ai-regulation
#music-industry
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Major record labels are reportedly in licensing talks with AI firms Udio and Suno | TechCrunch

Major record labels are negotiating with AI startups for licensing deals
The agreements aim to resolve lawsuits over copyright infringement
Labels seek equity in AI companies to enhance compensation for artists
AI firms desire greater creativity while labels want more control over their work
Music production
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Major record labels are reportedly in licensing talks with AI firms Udio and Suno | TechCrunch

Major record labels are negotiating with AI startups for licensing deals
The agreements aim to resolve lawsuits over copyright infringement
Labels seek equity in AI companies to enhance compensation for artists
AI firms desire greater creativity while labels want more control over their work
#generative-ai
fromKotaku
1 month ago
Intellectual property law

Two Hollywood Giants Sue AI Image Engine Midjourney Calling It A 'Bottomless Pit Of Plagiarism'

Disney and NBCUniversal have sued Midjourney to stop perceived copyright infringement involving generative AI.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently embroiled in controversy following the firing of its head, highlighting tensions over copyright and AI.
Intellectual property law
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Two Hollywood Giants Sue AI Image Engine Midjourney Calling It A 'Bottomless Pit Of Plagiarism'

Disney and NBCUniversal have sued Midjourney to stop perceived copyright infringement involving generative AI.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The U.S. Copyright Office used to be fairly low-drama. Not anymore

The U.S. Copyright Office is currently embroiled in controversy following the firing of its head, highlighting tensions over copyright and AI.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Disney and Universal sue Midjourney, alleging AI-related copyright infringement | TechCrunch

Disney and Universal are suing Midjourney for alleged unauthorized use of their copyrighted content in AI training.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement

Disney and Universal have sued Midjourney for copyright infringement over A.I.-generated images using their characters, escalating the legal battle over generative A.I.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

OpenAI is storing deleted ChatGPT conversations as part of its NYT lawsuit

OpenAI is required to store deleted ChatGPT conversations indefinitely due to a court order, challenging privacy norms.
#lawsuit
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Fired Copyright Office head sues Trump administration over removal

Shira Perlmutter claims her removal from the U.S. Copyright Office was illegal and ineffective, asserting the president lacks authority in her appointment.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The New York Times' first generative AI deal is with Amazon

The deal is consistent with our long-held principle that high-quality journalism is worth paying for, aligning with our approach to ensuring that our work is valued appropriately.
Artificial intelligence
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

The New York Times and Amazon ink AI licensing deal | TechCrunch

The New York Times has licensed its editorial content to Amazon for AI training, marking a significant shift after prior legal disputes over copyright.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

What should entrepreneurs know about copyright when releasing digital content? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Copyright is a critical piece of the puzzle when you're releasing digital content. Entrepreneurs often overlook it, but understanding copyright can save you from costly mistakes.
Intellectual property law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
2 months ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, May 23: TTAB Properly Applies Lexmark's Zone-of-Interests Test; PTAB Reversed on Claim Construction of X-Ray Patent; and ALI Members Approve Copyright Restatement

Xiaomi launches a new electric SUV to compete with Tesla's Model Y.
Federal Circuit reverses PTAB ruling on patent claims related to X-ray technology.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Perlmutter v. Trump: Does the President Control the Copyright Office?

The lawsuit filed by Shira Perlmutter challenges President Trump's authority over constitutional institutions like the Library of Congress.
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