AI Copyright Battles to Shape Tech Industry in 2025
AI's future hinges on critical copyright rulings in 2025 that may define fair use for training AI models, impacting innovation and legal frameworks.
Dow Jones negotiates AI usage agreements with nearly 4,000 news publishers
Dow Jones' lawsuit against Perplexity highlights the ongoing debate about AI's use of publicly reported information and copyright issues.
2024 in review: A timeline of the major deals between publishers and AI companies
Publishers are increasingly negotiating content licensing deals with AI companies to monetize their content and develop AI tools.
Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and New York Post sue AI firm for illegal copying'
Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and New York Post sued Perplexity AI for illegal copying of copyrighted content, highlighting tensions between publishers and AI companies.
Generative AI can reproduce an image when trained on as few as 200 copies
AI can mimic popular artwork using as few as 200 images, raising concerns about copyright and privacy.
British novelists criticise government over AI theft'
Labour's AI plan risks undermining the creative industry by allowing tech firms to exploit artistic works without consent, potentially leading to theft.
AI Copyright Battles to Shape Tech Industry in 2025
AI's future hinges on critical copyright rulings in 2025 that may define fair use for training AI models, impacting innovation and legal frameworks.
Dow Jones negotiates AI usage agreements with nearly 4,000 news publishers
Dow Jones' lawsuit against Perplexity highlights the ongoing debate about AI's use of publicly reported information and copyright issues.
2024 in review: A timeline of the major deals between publishers and AI companies
Publishers are increasingly negotiating content licensing deals with AI companies to monetize their content and develop AI tools.
Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and New York Post sue AI firm for illegal copying'
Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and New York Post sued Perplexity AI for illegal copying of copyrighted content, highlighting tensions between publishers and AI companies.
Generative AI can reproduce an image when trained on as few as 200 copies
AI can mimic popular artwork using as few as 200 images, raising concerns about copyright and privacy.
British novelists criticise government over AI theft'
Labour's AI plan risks undermining the creative industry by allowing tech firms to exploit artistic works without consent, potentially leading to theft.
One of the world's largest book publishers adds AI warnings to its books
Tech companies are training AI on vast text data, risking copyright issues; Penguin Random House now warns against this in their books.
Non-Patent IP Cases at the Supreme Court: December 2024 Update
The Supreme Court is deliberating major IP cases that could significantly affect corporate liability regarding trademarks and copyright infringement.
U.K. Government Proposes Copyright Reforms to Support AI and Creative Industries
The U.K. is seeking to protect creators' rights while enabling AI development by clarifying copyright laws around training materials.
Artists Amoako Boafo, Hans Haacke and Deborah Butterfield among thousands to sign statement against AI content scraping
Thousands of creatives oppose unlicensed use of copyrighted work for training generative AI, citing threats to their livelihoods.
All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025
Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.
What's Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More
Public Domain Day introduces notable characters like Tintin into the public domain in the US, but copyright restrictions still apply in the EU.
One of the world's largest book publishers adds AI warnings to its books
Tech companies are training AI on vast text data, risking copyright issues; Penguin Random House now warns against this in their books.
Non-Patent IP Cases at the Supreme Court: December 2024 Update
The Supreme Court is deliberating major IP cases that could significantly affect corporate liability regarding trademarks and copyright infringement.
U.K. Government Proposes Copyright Reforms to Support AI and Creative Industries
The U.K. is seeking to protect creators' rights while enabling AI development by clarifying copyright laws around training materials.
Artists Amoako Boafo, Hans Haacke and Deborah Butterfield among thousands to sign statement against AI content scraping
Thousands of creatives oppose unlicensed use of copyrighted work for training generative AI, citing threats to their livelihoods.
All these iconic artworks and characters lose copyright in 2025
Upcoming releases of popular characters into the public domain in 2025 prompt new adaptations, including a horror-themed Popeye.
What's Entering the Public Domain in 2025: Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms, Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, Early Hitchcock Films, Tintin and Popeye Cartoons & More
Public Domain Day introduces notable characters like Tintin into the public domain in the US, but copyright restrictions still apply in the EU.
The Morning After: Nintendo sues pirated software streamer for millions
Nintendo is suing streamer EveryGameGuru for pirating games before their release, seeking $150,000 per violation in damages.
Elon Musk sued for using AI-generated Blade Runner imagery at robotaxi event
Alcon Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery over unauthorized use of AI-generated imagery resembling their copyrighted film.
Musk used 'Blade Runner' imagery at Tesla event despite being denied permission, lawsuit claims
Elon Musk and Tesla are facing a lawsuit for copyright infringement related to the use of 'Blade Runner 2049' imagery in a promotional event.
Birkenstock sues copycat' rivals claiming its sandals are applied art
Birkenstocks are now recognized not just as comfort footwear but as a unique art form protected by copyright law.
The Morning After: Nintendo sues pirated software streamer for millions
Nintendo is suing streamer EveryGameGuru for pirating games before their release, seeking $150,000 per violation in damages.
Elon Musk sued for using AI-generated Blade Runner imagery at robotaxi event
Alcon Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery over unauthorized use of AI-generated imagery resembling their copyrighted film.
Musk used 'Blade Runner' imagery at Tesla event despite being denied permission, lawsuit claims
Elon Musk and Tesla are facing a lawsuit for copyright infringement related to the use of 'Blade Runner 2049' imagery in a promotional event.
Birkenstock sues copycat' rivals claiming its sandals are applied art
Birkenstocks are now recognized not just as comfort footwear but as a unique art form protected by copyright law.
YouTube will now let creators opt into third-party AI training
YouTube enables creators to control AI content training access.
Creators can authorize third-party companies for AI training on their videos.
The new feature reflects growing concerns about AI content usage.
A fake Nintendo lawyer is scaring YouTubers, and it's not clear YouTube can stop him
YouTube creators face risks from fake copyright takedown requests, threatening their channels and livelihoods.
Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?
Russ Crandall's career transformation from Navy translator to YouTube content creator exemplifies resilience and the challenges of copyright in digital media.
3Blue1Brown video takedown mistake attributed to human error
The unjust takedown of a YouTube video by ChainPatrol.io led to acknowledgment of a human error responsible for the mistake.
YouTube will now let creators opt into third-party AI training
YouTube enables creators to control AI content training access.
Creators can authorize third-party companies for AI training on their videos.
The new feature reflects growing concerns about AI content usage.
A fake Nintendo lawyer is scaring YouTubers, and it's not clear YouTube can stop him
YouTube creators face risks from fake copyright takedown requests, threatening their channels and livelihoods.
Why is Nintendo targeting this YouTuber?
Russ Crandall's career transformation from Navy translator to YouTube content creator exemplifies resilience and the challenges of copyright in digital media.
3Blue1Brown video takedown mistake attributed to human error
The unjust takedown of a YouTube video by ChainPatrol.io led to acknowledgment of a human error responsible for the mistake.
Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement
The Independent champions accessible journalism while addressing significant legal challenges posed by generative AI's use of media content without compensation.
AI tech giants should not be subsidised by British creatives, Starmer signals
The article emphasizes the critical need for independent journalism and the impact of AI regulations on the creative industries.
Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement
The Independent champions accessible journalism while addressing significant legal challenges posed by generative AI's use of media content without compensation.
AI tech giants should not be subsidised by British creatives, Starmer signals
The article emphasizes the critical need for independent journalism and the impact of AI regulations on the creative industries.
US Rollout of Netflix Ad Stack Set for April; UK Introduces New Online Safety Regulations for Tech Firms; UK Creatives Seek Copyright Protections from AI
Netflix is launching its own ad tech stack in April, eliminating third-party involvement in ad transactions.
New UK regulations mandate tech firms to tackle illegal online activity under the Online Safety Act by March 2025.
UK creatives advocate for stronger copyright protections amidst the rise of AI-generated content.
Other Barks & Bites for Wednesday, November 27: OpenAI Rebukes Deleted Evidence Accusations; Netlist Awarded $118 Million in Patent Infringement Lawsuit with Samsung; Report Finds Music Copyright Business is in Boom Time
Counterfeit goods remain a significant concern, as demonstrated by the seizure of fake guitars.
The DOJ is pressing charges against Google for monopolistic practices in online advertising.
OpenAI is engaged in a legal dispute with The New York Times regarding copyright infringement.
Supreme Court may decide whether ISPs must terminate users accused of piracy
Cox and Grande's legal battles highlight the tension between record labels and ISPs regarding liability for user copyright infringement.
VPN Company Cyberghost Says We Infringed Its Copyright In An Advertisement We Ran For Them A Decade Ago
CyberGhost issued a copyright claim against an old promotional post they authorized nearly a decade ago, raising questions about their motivations.
Universal Music partners with AI company building an 'ethical' music generator
UMG partners with Klay Vision to create ethical AI music generation models.
The initiative focuses on copyright respect and enhancing monetization for creators.
KLAY aims to provide a collaborative ecosystem for AI music without competition against human artists.
Why That Chatbot Is So Good at Imitating Bart Simpson
Generative AI utilizes Hollywood dialogue, particularly from subtitled sources, raising concerns over copyright and the ethical implications of using creative work without consent.
Universal Music partners with AI company building an 'ethical' music generator
UMG partners with Klay Vision to create ethical AI music generation models.
The initiative focuses on copyright respect and enhancing monetization for creators.
KLAY aims to provide a collaborative ecosystem for AI music without competition against human artists.
Why That Chatbot Is So Good at Imitating Bart Simpson
Generative AI utilizes Hollywood dialogue, particularly from subtitled sources, raising concerns over copyright and the ethical implications of using creative work without consent.