French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI trainingFrench publishers and authors are suing Meta for unauthorized use of their works to train AI models.
Court filings show Meta staffers discussed using copyrighted content for AI training | TechCrunchMeta has been internally discussing the use of copyrighted works for AI training, raising legal and ethical concerns.
US appeals court says AI authors don't qualify for copyrightAI-generated content without human input cannot receive copyright protection according to a recent US Court ruling.
Judge allows authors' AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to move forward | TechCrunchA federal judge allows an AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to proceed, dismissing part of the case related to data access.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 21: USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks is Leaving; FTC Seeks Public Comments on Tech Censorship; CAFC Affirms Descriptiveness Refusal Over Estoppel ArgumentsUSPTO leadership changes as Commissioner David Gooder steps down, with Dan Vavonese becoming Acting Commissioner.
Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court RulingBirkenstock's sandals were not deemed copyrightable art by German court, complicating their battle against imitations.
French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI trainingFrench publishers and authors are suing Meta for unauthorized use of their works to train AI models.
Court filings show Meta staffers discussed using copyrighted content for AI training | TechCrunchMeta has been internally discussing the use of copyrighted works for AI training, raising legal and ethical concerns.
US appeals court says AI authors don't qualify for copyrightAI-generated content without human input cannot receive copyright protection according to a recent US Court ruling.
Judge allows authors' AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to move forward | TechCrunchA federal judge allows an AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to proceed, dismissing part of the case related to data access.
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, February 21: USPTO Commissioner for Trademarks is Leaving; FTC Seeks Public Comments on Tech Censorship; CAFC Affirms Descriptiveness Refusal Over Estoppel ArgumentsUSPTO leadership changes as Commissioner David Gooder steps down, with Dan Vavonese becoming Acting Commissioner.
Birkenstock Loses Copyright Battle in German Court RulingBirkenstock's sandals were not deemed copyrightable art by German court, complicating their battle against imitations.
OpenAI and Google ask the government to let them train AI on content they don't ownOpenAI asserts that unrestricted access to copyrighted material is essential to maintain US leadership in AI technology.
Moonvalley launches an AI video generator built for moviemakingMoonvalley's Marey model generates high-definition video, aiming to transform production efficiency in Hollywood, while addressing copyright concerns.
ChatGPT firm reveals AI model that is good at creative writing'OpenAI has developed a new AI model that excels in creative writing, raising copyright concerns within the creative industries.
UC teams with Bay Area tech company for new lab that hopes to make AI work for artistsThe conflict between artists and AI companies is escalating, prompting both protests and initiatives for collaboration in creative industries.
Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and 1,000 Musicians Protest AI with a New Silent AlbumAn album featuring famous musicians aims to raise awareness against using AI on copyrighted music without licenses.
Don't gift our work to AI billionaires: Mark Haddon, Michal Rosen and other creatives urge governmentAI and relaxed copyright threaten UK art and creativity.Creative figures urge protection of artists' rights against AI exploitation.
OpenAI and Google ask the government to let them train AI on content they don't ownOpenAI asserts that unrestricted access to copyrighted material is essential to maintain US leadership in AI technology.
Moonvalley launches an AI video generator built for moviemakingMoonvalley's Marey model generates high-definition video, aiming to transform production efficiency in Hollywood, while addressing copyright concerns.
ChatGPT firm reveals AI model that is good at creative writing'OpenAI has developed a new AI model that excels in creative writing, raising copyright concerns within the creative industries.
UC teams with Bay Area tech company for new lab that hopes to make AI work for artistsThe conflict between artists and AI companies is escalating, prompting both protests and initiatives for collaboration in creative industries.
Kate Bush, Annie Lennox and 1,000 Musicians Protest AI with a New Silent AlbumAn album featuring famous musicians aims to raise awareness against using AI on copyrighted music without licenses.
Don't gift our work to AI billionaires: Mark Haddon, Michal Rosen and other creatives urge governmentAI and relaxed copyright threaten UK art and creativity.Creative figures urge protection of artists' rights against AI exploitation.
It's grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people's creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair WebberCopyright is vital for protecting creators, and proposed changes threaten their rights and livelihoods.
OpenAI and Google Reject UK Government's AI Copyright ProposalTech giants prefer a broad text and data mining exception over government proposals for artist protections.
It's grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people's creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair WebberCopyright is vital for protecting creators, and proposed changes threaten their rights and livelihoods.
OpenAI and Google Reject UK Government's AI Copyright ProposalTech giants prefer a broad text and data mining exception over government proposals for artist protections.
Major publishers call on the US government to 'Stop AI Theft'Publishers are advocating for compensation from Big Tech for the use of their content in AI.
OpenAI calls for U.S. government to codify 'fair use' for AI training | TechCrunchOpenAI advocates for a copyright strategy that allows AI to learn from copyrighted material to foster development.
Key ex-OpenAI researcher subpoenaed in AI copyright case | TechCrunchAlec Radford has been subpoenaed in a copyright case against OpenAI regarding the use of authors' works to train AI models.
Hundreds of celebrities warn against letting OpenAI and Google 'freely exploit' HollywoodCelebrities oppose proposals allowing AI firms to use copyrighted content without proper licensing.
Studio Ghibli has few legal options to stop OpenAI from ripping off its styleOpenAI's new feature allows users to create images in Studio Ghibli's style, but challenges exist for copyright enforcement.
Researchers suggest OpenAI trained AI models on paywalled O'Reilly books | TechCrunchOpenAI is accused of using non-public, copyrighted books without permission to train its models, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Study suggests OpenAI isn't waiting for copyright exemptionOpenAI allegedly used O'Reilly Media's copyrighted materials for training GPT-4o without permission, leading to legal challenges.
OpenAI calls for U.S. government to codify 'fair use' for AI training | TechCrunchOpenAI advocates for a copyright strategy that allows AI to learn from copyrighted material to foster development.
Key ex-OpenAI researcher subpoenaed in AI copyright case | TechCrunchAlec Radford has been subpoenaed in a copyright case against OpenAI regarding the use of authors' works to train AI models.
Hundreds of celebrities warn against letting OpenAI and Google 'freely exploit' HollywoodCelebrities oppose proposals allowing AI firms to use copyrighted content without proper licensing.
Studio Ghibli has few legal options to stop OpenAI from ripping off its styleOpenAI's new feature allows users to create images in Studio Ghibli's style, but challenges exist for copyright enforcement.
Researchers suggest OpenAI trained AI models on paywalled O'Reilly books | TechCrunchOpenAI is accused of using non-public, copyrighted books without permission to train its models, raising legal and ethical concerns.
Study suggests OpenAI isn't waiting for copyright exemptionOpenAI allegedly used O'Reilly Media's copyrighted materials for training GPT-4o without permission, leading to legal challenges.
Studio Ghibli hasn't commented on OpenAI's onslaught of AI copies, but the fan subreddit has | TechCrunchStudio Ghibli fans are opposing AI-generated art, viewing it as a copyright violation and disrespectful to Hayao Miyazaki's work.
What Studio Ghibli memes tell us about the future of art and humanityAI art is polarizing, raising concerns about creativity and copyright amidst popular trends like Studio Ghibli memes.
Studio Ghibli hasn't commented on OpenAI's onslaught of AI copies, but the fan subreddit has | TechCrunchStudio Ghibli fans are opposing AI-generated art, viewing it as a copyright violation and disrespectful to Hayao Miyazaki's work.
What Studio Ghibli memes tell us about the future of art and humanityAI art is polarizing, raising concerns about creativity and copyright amidst popular trends like Studio Ghibli memes.
Elon Musk faces yet another potential copyright controversyElon Musk's xAI faces copyright issues with the Grok name, already trademarked by a startup, causing potential business obstacles for that company.
Musk moves to dismiss suit over Tesla's alleged use of AI-generated 'Blade Runner' imagery | TechCrunchElon Musk faces a lawsuit for allegedly using AI-generated images inspired by 'Blade Runner' at a Tesla event without proper permissions.
Elon Musk faces yet another potential copyright controversyElon Musk's xAI faces copyright issues with the Grok name, already trademarked by a startup, causing potential business obstacles for that company.
Musk moves to dismiss suit over Tesla's alleged use of AI-generated 'Blade Runner' imagery | TechCrunchElon Musk faces a lawsuit for allegedly using AI-generated images inspired by 'Blade Runner' at a Tesla event without proper permissions.
Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell call for creative talent to be protected from AIThe UK's proposed copyright rule changes may jeopardize its creative sector's global standing by allowing AI firms to use creators' work without compensation.
More than 1,000 musicians join forces on silent album to protest AI lawOver 1,000 musicians released a silent album in protest against UK copyright law changes favoring AI access to music rights.
Their Album Is Wordless. Will Their Protest Against A.I. Resound?Musicians protest UK policy to allow AI training on copyright works with a lyric-less album representing their concerns.
UK unions call for action to protect creative industry workers as AI developsUrgent action is needed to protect creative workers from potential exploitation due to AI and technology changes.
Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest albumMusicians release a silent album to protest UK government plans allowing AI use of copyright-protected work without permission.
Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringementProminent authors urge UK to hold Meta responsible for using copyrighted material to train AI.
Sir Elton John and Simon Cowell call for creative talent to be protected from AIThe UK's proposed copyright rule changes may jeopardize its creative sector's global standing by allowing AI firms to use creators' work without compensation.
More than 1,000 musicians join forces on silent album to protest AI lawOver 1,000 musicians released a silent album in protest against UK copyright law changes favoring AI access to music rights.
Their Album Is Wordless. Will Their Protest Against A.I. Resound?Musicians protest UK policy to allow AI training on copyright works with a lyric-less album representing their concerns.
UK unions call for action to protect creative industry workers as AI developsUrgent action is needed to protect creative workers from potential exploitation due to AI and technology changes.
Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest albumMusicians release a silent album to protest UK government plans allowing AI use of copyright-protected work without permission.
Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringementProminent authors urge UK to hold Meta responsible for using copyrighted material to train AI.
'Baldur's Gate 3's' 'Stardew Valley' Mod Lives On Now Despite Near BanWizards of the Coast mistakenly banned a mod for Stardew Valley, which Larian Studios supported, highlighting the issue of fan-created content and copyright.
Sony apparently hates fun, axes the Bloodborne demake with another copyright claimSony is actively enforcing copyright on fan projects related to Bloodborne, including the recent takedowns of mods and demakes.
'Baldur's Gate 3's' 'Stardew Valley' Mod Lives On Now Despite Near BanWizards of the Coast mistakenly banned a mod for Stardew Valley, which Larian Studios supported, highlighting the issue of fan-created content and copyright.
Sony apparently hates fun, axes the Bloodborne demake with another copyright claimSony is actively enforcing copyright on fan projects related to Bloodborne, including the recent takedowns of mods and demakes.
French book rights owners take on Meta over AIFrench publishers and authors are suing Meta for unauthorized use of copyrighted works in training generative AI.
Writing for humans? Perhaps in future we write for AIThomson Reuters won a partial summary judgment against Ross Intelligence for unauthorized use of copyrighted Westlaw content.
French book rights owners take on Meta over AIFrench publishers and authors are suing Meta for unauthorized use of copyrighted works in training generative AI.
Writing for humans? Perhaps in future we write for AIThomson Reuters won a partial summary judgment against Ross Intelligence for unauthorized use of copyrighted Westlaw content.
EFF Urges Third Circuit to Join the Legal Chorus: No One Owns the LawNo one can own the law, ensuring public access to essential safety regulations.
Digest: French Publishers File Lawsuit Against Meta; Watchdog Concludes UK Mobile Browser Industry is Failing ConsumersFrench publishers have sued Meta for unauthorized use of their copyrighted content in AI training.The UK's mobile browser market is failing consumers, according to the Competition and Markets Authority's latest findings.
YouTube Turns Off Ad Revenue For Fake Movie Trailer Channels After Deadline InvestigationYouTube has stopped two major fake movie trailer channels from monetizing their AI-generated videos due to copyright concerns.
Digest: French Publishers File Lawsuit Against Meta; Watchdog Concludes UK Mobile Browser Industry is Failing ConsumersFrench publishers have sued Meta for unauthorized use of their copyrighted content in AI training.The UK's mobile browser market is failing consumers, according to the Competition and Markets Authority's latest findings.
YouTube Turns Off Ad Revenue For Fake Movie Trailer Channels After Deadline InvestigationYouTube has stopped two major fake movie trailer channels from monetizing their AI-generated videos due to copyright concerns.
Dua Lipa wins second copyright case over single LevitatingDua Lipa's copyright case dismissed, reinforcing the principle that common musical elements aren't protectable under copyright law.
Mariah Carey wins copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'Mariah Carey successfully defended against a copyright infringement lawsuit regarding her song "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Mariah Carey Did Not Copy All I Want For Christmas Is You' From Earlier Hit, Judge RulesMariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was ruled not to have infringed on another song by a federal judge.
Mariah Carey wins copyright lawsuit over 'All I Want for Christmas Is You'Mariah Carey successfully defended against a copyright infringement lawsuit regarding her song "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Mariah Carey Did Not Copy All I Want For Christmas Is You' From Earlier Hit, Judge RulesMariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" was ruled not to have infringed on another song by a federal judge.
Amazon is blundering into an AI copyright nightmareAmazon's integration of Suno with Alexa raises significant copyright concerns regarding music generation and fair use of AI in creative fields.
Michigan Dealership Sued By Eminem's Publisher For Using His Music In Social Media AdvertisementsLaFontaine Ford is facing a lawsuit from Eminem's publisher for unauthorized use of his song 'Lose Yourself' in social media ads.
Amazon is blundering into an AI copyright nightmareAmazon's integration of Suno with Alexa raises significant copyright concerns regarding music generation and fair use of AI in creative fields.
Michigan Dealership Sued By Eminem's Publisher For Using His Music In Social Media AdvertisementsLaFontaine Ford is facing a lawsuit from Eminem's publisher for unauthorized use of his song 'Lose Yourself' in social media ads.
Google calls for weakened copyright and export rules in AI policy proposal | TechCrunchGoogle proposes weak copyright restrictions to encourage AI development and innovation.The company stresses the importance of fair use laws for training AI systems.
California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI MonopolyCalifornia's A.B. 412 bill threatens to burden small AI developers with impossible compliance standards, favoring big tech firms instead.
Google calls for weakened copyright and export rules in AI policy proposal | TechCrunchGoogle proposes weak copyright restrictions to encourage AI development and innovation.The company stresses the importance of fair use laws for training AI systems.
California's A.B. 412: A Bill That Could Crush Startups and Cement A Big Tech AI MonopolyCalifornia's A.B. 412 bill threatens to burden small AI developers with impossible compliance standards, favoring big tech firms instead.
How Nonprofits Can Help Free Culture and Benefit from the Public Domain - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyNonprofits should embrace their role as creators and support the public domain to foster innovation and societal change.
US Copyright Office: generative AI art requires 'human authorship' for protectionU.S. Copyright Office states AI-generated works without human authorship won't receive copyright protection.
How Nonprofits Can Help Free Culture and Benefit from the Public Domain - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyNonprofits should embrace their role as creators and support the public domain to foster innovation and societal change.
US Copyright Office: generative AI art requires 'human authorship' for protectionU.S. Copyright Office states AI-generated works without human authorship won't receive copyright protection.
CAFC Affirms TTAB Ruling that FIREBALL is Not Generic but Competitor's Mark Won't ConfuseThe CAFC upheld that the term 'fireball' is not generic in the context of current trademark law.
Meta may have illegally removed copyright info in AI corpusMeta must face claims regarding removal of copyright management information for AI training.
Music labels will regret coming for the Internet Archive, sound historian saysThe battle between music labels and the Internet Archive over the Great 78 Project could result in damages approaching $700 million.
The Briefing: Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? 5th Circuit's Rules In Sports Doc Copyright CaseLegal battle over a motivational tweet raises pivotal questions about copyright and fair use in social media sharing.
Music labels will regret coming for the Internet Archive, sound historian saysThe battle between music labels and the Internet Archive over the Great 78 Project could result in damages approaching $700 million.
The Briefing: Copyright Troll or Rightful Enforcer? 5th Circuit's Rules In Sports Doc Copyright CaseLegal battle over a motivational tweet raises pivotal questions about copyright and fair use in social media sharing.
Nintendo wins piracy lawsuit against file-sharing siteNintendo won its legal battle against Dstorage over pirated games on 1fichier.com, marking a significant victory for the gaming industry.
1K musicians including Kate Bush release silent album to protest plans to let AI use their workThe new album protests proposed AI laws in the UK that threaten artists' copyright and creative control.Contributions from over 1,000 musicians highlight the widespread concern in the music industry regarding AI.
UK newspapers launch Make it Fair' campaign to stop AI content theft'The 'Make it Fair' campaign aims to protect creative industries from potential copyright law changes favoring AI companies.Owen Meredith leads efforts to combat content misuse by advocating for fair copyright laws.
Birkenstock argued its shoes are art. A court put its foot down.A German court ruled Birkenstocks do not qualify as 'applied art,' denying them copyright protection against imitations.
Birkenstocks are not works of art, top German court rules in copyright caseBirkenstock sandals are not considered art and are thus not eligible for copyright protections in Germany.
Birkenstock argued its shoes are art. A court put its foot down.A German court ruled Birkenstocks do not qualify as 'applied art,' denying them copyright protection against imitations.
Birkenstocks are not works of art, top German court rules in copyright caseBirkenstock sandals are not considered art and are thus not eligible for copyright protections in Germany.
Open Licensing Promotes Culture and Learning. That's Why EFF Is Upgrading its Creative Commons Licenses.Creative Commons licenses empower creators to share their work widely while retaining specific rights.