Video. Christie's AI art auction sparks controversy amid artist protestsChristie's AI art auction faces protest from 6,000 artists over copyright issues, continuing controversy on AI's role in creativity.
Christie's AI art auction inspires protests and more artChristie's Augmented Intelligence sale is a groundbreaking auction focused entirely on machine learning-created artworks, despite significant artist backlash.
The biggest AI art controversies of 2024AI art's mainstream acceptance has led to backlash against brands using it, risking reputations and consumer trust.
Christie's AI art auction has artists up in arms, but the issue is more complexChristie's auction dedicated to AI art is igniting significant controversy regarding ethics and the impact on traditional artists.
Thousands call on Christie's to cancel AI art auction in open letterConcerns over AI-generated art exploit human artists and violate copyright laws.Over 3,000 signatures protest Christie's auction featuring AI-generated works.
Self-Styled "AI Artist" Furious That People Are "Blatantly Stealing My Work"Jason Allen's inability to copyright his AI-generated artwork highlights the ongoing copyright challenges and irony in AI-generated art.
Video. Christie's AI art auction sparks controversy amid artist protestsChristie's AI art auction faces protest from 6,000 artists over copyright issues, continuing controversy on AI's role in creativity.
Christie's AI art auction inspires protests and more artChristie's Augmented Intelligence sale is a groundbreaking auction focused entirely on machine learning-created artworks, despite significant artist backlash.
The biggest AI art controversies of 2024AI art's mainstream acceptance has led to backlash against brands using it, risking reputations and consumer trust.
Christie's AI art auction has artists up in arms, but the issue is more complexChristie's auction dedicated to AI art is igniting significant controversy regarding ethics and the impact on traditional artists.
Thousands call on Christie's to cancel AI art auction in open letterConcerns over AI-generated art exploit human artists and violate copyright laws.Over 3,000 signatures protest Christie's auction featuring AI-generated works.
Self-Styled "AI Artist" Furious That People Are "Blatantly Stealing My Work"Jason Allen's inability to copyright his AI-generated artwork highlights the ongoing copyright challenges and irony in AI-generated art.
AI and Copyright: Expanding Copyright Hurts Everyone-Here's What to Do InsteadFair use is essential for enabling innovative AI research and development without cumbersome licensing requirements.Restricting AI training data licenses can hinder scientific research and advancements in machine learning.
Facebook Apparently Trained Its AI by Torrenting Pirated Books Stolen From AuthorsMeta allegedly used pirated books from Library Genesis for AI training, raising ethical and legal concerns.
AI and Copyright: Expanding Copyright Hurts Everyone-Here's What to Do InsteadFair use is essential for enabling innovative AI research and development without cumbersome licensing requirements.Restricting AI training data licenses can hinder scientific research and advancements in machine learning.
Facebook Apparently Trained Its AI by Torrenting Pirated Books Stolen From AuthorsMeta allegedly used pirated books from Library Genesis for AI training, raising ethical and legal concerns.
The New York Times has greenlit AI tools for product and edit staff | TechCrunchThe New York Times is adopting AI tools for editorial and product development while setting clear guidelines for their use.
The Internet Never Forgets: Fighting the Memory HoleThe internet's ability to remember is crucial for preserving historical facts against censorship.Memory-holing allows the powerful to manipulate public perception by erasing mistakes from history.
Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringementAuthors are suing Anthropic for allegedly using pirated books to train its AI, challenging its claims of ethical AI development.
I agree with OpenAI: You shouldn't use other peoples' work without permissionThe AI industry may exploit others' work while expecting to avoid consequences, highlighting hypocrisy in the competition.DeepSeek's innovation raises questions about OpenAI's reliance on shared resources and the fairness in compensation.
The New York Times warns AI companiesPerplexity's AI respects content sources while OpenAI faces legal issues for using articles without permission.
Elon Musk's Grok xAI chatbot has few limitsxAI's Grok-2 generates viral AI images with minimal safeguards, raising concerns over misleading content and copyright infringement.
We Need a New Right to Repair for Artificial IntelligenceGrowing public resistance against unsolicited AI imposition highlights issues of consent, copyright, and power dynamics surrounding the technology.
OpenAI is reaping what it sowed with DeepSeek. What's that old saying about karma?OpenAI's accusations against DeepSeek reflect a hypocrisy in the generative AI landscape regarding the use of copyrighted content.
Authors sue Claude AI chatbot creator Anthropic for copyright infringementAuthors are suing Anthropic for allegedly using pirated books to train its AI, challenging its claims of ethical AI development.
I agree with OpenAI: You shouldn't use other peoples' work without permissionThe AI industry may exploit others' work while expecting to avoid consequences, highlighting hypocrisy in the competition.DeepSeek's innovation raises questions about OpenAI's reliance on shared resources and the fairness in compensation.
The New York Times warns AI companiesPerplexity's AI respects content sources while OpenAI faces legal issues for using articles without permission.
Elon Musk's Grok xAI chatbot has few limitsxAI's Grok-2 generates viral AI images with minimal safeguards, raising concerns over misleading content and copyright infringement.
We Need a New Right to Repair for Artificial IntelligenceGrowing public resistance against unsolicited AI imposition highlights issues of consent, copyright, and power dynamics surrounding the technology.
OpenAI is reaping what it sowed with DeepSeek. What's that old saying about karma?OpenAI's accusations against DeepSeek reflect a hypocrisy in the generative AI landscape regarding the use of copyrighted content.
How AI could shape content and ads in 2025Generative AI tools are redefining creativity in advertising, facing mixed reactions from supporters and critics.
'I was endorsing a product that I've never used before': Brands are using anything you post online in advertisements. Is that legal?Brands are increasingly appropriating creators' content without permission, raising ethical concerns in social media marketing.
Meta announces new AI model that can generate video with soundMeta's Movie Gen creates realistic video and audio clips from prompts, rivaling leading AI generation tools.
The NHL Just Can't Get Social Media RightThe NHL's outdated digital policies are harming content creators and limiting engagement with fans.
If Your Entire Portfolio is Only on Instagram, You're Doing it WrongThe distinction between a photographer and a content creator is crucial for career development, particularly in terms of image ownership and copyright.
How AI could shape content and ads in 2025Generative AI tools are redefining creativity in advertising, facing mixed reactions from supporters and critics.
'I was endorsing a product that I've never used before': Brands are using anything you post online in advertisements. Is that legal?Brands are increasingly appropriating creators' content without permission, raising ethical concerns in social media marketing.
Meta announces new AI model that can generate video with soundMeta's Movie Gen creates realistic video and audio clips from prompts, rivaling leading AI generation tools.
The NHL Just Can't Get Social Media RightThe NHL's outdated digital policies are harming content creators and limiting engagement with fans.
If Your Entire Portfolio is Only on Instagram, You're Doing it WrongThe distinction between a photographer and a content creator is crucial for career development, particularly in terms of image ownership and copyright.
Thousands of documentaries are fueling AI models built by Apple, Meta, and NvidiaAI companies used over 138,000 films and TV episodes for training without permission, igniting outrage from the entertainment industry.
HarperCollins Criticized for AI Offer to WritersAI systems require ethically sourced written material, increasing tensions between authors and tech companies.Recent deals signal a shift from piracy to legitimate agreements for AI training data.
Has your paper been used to train an AI model? Almost certainlyAcademic publishers are selling research access to tech firms for AI training, often without consulting authors.
ChatGPT Users Want Help With Homework. They're Also Very Horny.AI training data is diminishing, harming both commercial and academic AI development due to copyright and competition concerns.
AI dataset licensing companies form group to promote 'ethical data sourcing'The Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA) is advocating for ethical data sourcing in training AI systems.
Exclusive: OpenAI failed to deliver the opt-out tool it promised by 2025OpenAI's Media Manager tool, intended for creator control over AI training data, remains undeveloped seven months after its announcement.
Thousands of documentaries are fueling AI models built by Apple, Meta, and NvidiaAI companies used over 138,000 films and TV episodes for training without permission, igniting outrage from the entertainment industry.
HarperCollins Criticized for AI Offer to WritersAI systems require ethically sourced written material, increasing tensions between authors and tech companies.Recent deals signal a shift from piracy to legitimate agreements for AI training data.
Has your paper been used to train an AI model? Almost certainlyAcademic publishers are selling research access to tech firms for AI training, often without consulting authors.
ChatGPT Users Want Help With Homework. They're Also Very Horny.AI training data is diminishing, harming both commercial and academic AI development due to copyright and competition concerns.
AI dataset licensing companies form group to promote 'ethical data sourcing'The Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA) is advocating for ethical data sourcing in training AI systems.
Exclusive: OpenAI failed to deliver the opt-out tool it promised by 2025OpenAI's Media Manager tool, intended for creator control over AI training data, remains undeveloped seven months after its announcement.
Why investors fear the AI revolution may face a 'Napster' problemInvestor concerns are rising about the originality and legal compliance of AI technology and startups.
OpenAI whistleblower death: Parents want to know what happened to Suchir Balaji after apparent suicideSuchir Balaji's death raises questions about his suicide ruling, highlighting the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbotOpenAI's ChatGPT has rapidly become essential for productivity and is used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies.
OpenAI announces new o3 model | TechCrunchOpenAI is skipping the o2 model, launching the o3 model early due to copyright concerns.
Man tricks OpenAI's voice bot into duet of The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby"Users are creatively pushing the boundaries of OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, using it for singing despite guidelines restricting such features.
OpenAI Showing Off Video-Generating System to Hollywood DirectorsOpenAI's upcoming video-generating AI, Sora, is poised for public release soon.Some in Hollywood are embracing AI for film production, while others express opposition.
Why investors fear the AI revolution may face a 'Napster' problemInvestor concerns are rising about the originality and legal compliance of AI technology and startups.
OpenAI whistleblower death: Parents want to know what happened to Suchir Balaji after apparent suicideSuchir Balaji's death raises questions about his suicide ruling, highlighting the need for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbotOpenAI's ChatGPT has rapidly become essential for productivity and is used by 92% of Fortune 500 companies.
OpenAI announces new o3 model | TechCrunchOpenAI is skipping the o2 model, launching the o3 model early due to copyright concerns.
Man tricks OpenAI's voice bot into duet of The Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby"Users are creatively pushing the boundaries of OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, using it for singing despite guidelines restricting such features.
OpenAI Showing Off Video-Generating System to Hollywood DirectorsOpenAI's upcoming video-generating AI, Sora, is poised for public release soon.Some in Hollywood are embracing AI for film production, while others express opposition.
How does Figma AI affect your copyright and NDAs? I asked a lawyer.AI complicates legal aspects for designers, especially concerning copyright and NDAs.Freelancers should be cautious of sharing client data when using AI tools like Figma.
Tabnine Adds Ability to Track Provenance of Code Generated by AI Models - DevOps.comTrack provenance of AI-generated code to avoid unintended intellectual property issues.Tabnine implements features to identify copyright risks in AI-generated code.
How does Figma AI affect your copyright and NDAs? I asked a lawyer.AI complicates legal aspects for designers, especially concerning copyright and NDAs.Freelancers should be cautious of sharing client data when using AI tools like Figma.
Tabnine Adds Ability to Track Provenance of Code Generated by AI Models - DevOps.comTrack provenance of AI-generated code to avoid unintended intellectual property issues.Tabnine implements features to identify copyright risks in AI-generated code.
More than 10,500 artists sign open letter protesting unlicensed AI trainingOver 10,500 artists, including major Hollywood names, protest against AI's unlicensed use of their creative work.
Grammy CEO says music industry also has AI concerns | TechCrunchAI in music is being accepted by the Grammy Awards, but only human submissions are eligible, emphasizing the importance of human creativity.
Why creatives need a new alliance toface the existential threat of AIAI technologies pose existential threats to creators and their rights.The Creative Origin Alliance aims to protect artists in the era of AI.Big Tech companies face backlash from creators for using their work without consent.
AI to slash music and audiovisual industry revenues by over 20% by 2028, report warnsAI poses a significant threat to the arts, risking substantial revenue losses for artists in music and audiovisual sectors by 2028.The debate around AI's role in the arts involves tensions between creators worried about livelihood and developers emphasizing potential benefits.
National Novel Writing Month faces backlash over allowing AI: What to knowNaNoWriMo faces criticism for allowing the use of AI in its novel-writing challenge, reflecting broader concerns among authors about AI's impact on creative work.
Editors say AI can help journalists but warn of challenges for media industryAI can be a useful tool for journalists but may pose problems for the wider media industry.
More than 10,500 artists sign open letter protesting unlicensed AI trainingOver 10,500 artists, including major Hollywood names, protest against AI's unlicensed use of their creative work.
Grammy CEO says music industry also has AI concerns | TechCrunchAI in music is being accepted by the Grammy Awards, but only human submissions are eligible, emphasizing the importance of human creativity.
Why creatives need a new alliance toface the existential threat of AIAI technologies pose existential threats to creators and their rights.The Creative Origin Alliance aims to protect artists in the era of AI.Big Tech companies face backlash from creators for using their work without consent.
AI to slash music and audiovisual industry revenues by over 20% by 2028, report warnsAI poses a significant threat to the arts, risking substantial revenue losses for artists in music and audiovisual sectors by 2028.The debate around AI's role in the arts involves tensions between creators worried about livelihood and developers emphasizing potential benefits.
National Novel Writing Month faces backlash over allowing AI: What to knowNaNoWriMo faces criticism for allowing the use of AI in its novel-writing challenge, reflecting broader concerns among authors about AI's impact on creative work.
Editors say AI can help journalists but warn of challenges for media industryAI can be a useful tool for journalists but may pose problems for the wider media industry.
Google's DeepMind and YouTube built and shelved 'Orca,' a 'mind-blowing' music AI tool that hit a copyright snagGoogle's Orca project aimed to generate music using AI but was shelved due to legal risks associated with copyright.
Rights Dispute Removes Adele, Nirvana and More From YouTubeYouTube's unavailable video messages reflect ongoing negotiations with SESAC over music licensing, affecting accessibility to popular artists and songs.
Google's DeepMind and YouTube built and shelved 'Orca,' a 'mind-blowing' music AI tool that hit a copyright snagGoogle's Orca project aimed to generate music using AI but was shelved due to legal risks associated with copyright.
Rights Dispute Removes Adele, Nirvana and More From YouTubeYouTube's unavailable video messages reflect ongoing negotiations with SESAC over music licensing, affecting accessibility to popular artists and songs.
Academic papers retracted due to ... software licensing?Two academic papers were retracted for using unlicensed software after an investigation revealed violations of intellectual property rights.
Will the new Nintendo Music app lead to more DMCA takedowns from Nintendo?Nintendo's new Music app offers extensive game soundtracks for subscribers, sparking concerns about renewed copyright enforcement against music sharing.
A New Group Is Trying to Make AI Data Licensing EthicalThe Dataset Providers Alliance promotes an opt-in licensing system for generative AI, ensuring creator consent and ethical use of data.
Cara, the AI-Skeptical Artist Portfolio App, Skyrockets to Hundreds of Thousands of UsersGenerative AI needs to balance creativity and copyright protection to ensure artists are not exploited.
'They wish this technology didn't exist': Perplexity responds to News Corp's lawsuit | TechCrunchPerplexity defends itself against media lawsuits, asserting that media companies resist AI technology, preferring control over publicly reported facts.
A New Group Is Trying to Make AI Data Licensing EthicalThe Dataset Providers Alliance promotes an opt-in licensing system for generative AI, ensuring creator consent and ethical use of data.
Cara, the AI-Skeptical Artist Portfolio App, Skyrockets to Hundreds of Thousands of UsersGenerative AI needs to balance creativity and copyright protection to ensure artists are not exploited.
'They wish this technology didn't exist': Perplexity responds to News Corp's lawsuit | TechCrunchPerplexity defends itself against media lawsuits, asserting that media companies resist AI technology, preferring control over publicly reported facts.
Midjourney plans to let anyone on the web edit images with AI | TechCrunchMidjourney's new editing tool raises concerns over copyright infringement and the potential for deepfakes and misinformation.
Filmmakers Are Worried About AI. Big Tech Wants Them to See 'What's Possible'AI filmmaking requires a focus on emotional storytelling to gain mainstream acceptance.
Prince Charles Cinema drops AI-written film following backlashThe Prince Charles Cinema initially screened a film using AI-generated content but canceled it due to audience concerns about AI in place of human writers.
Filmmakers Are Worried About AI. Big Tech Wants Them to See 'What's Possible'AI filmmaking requires a focus on emotional storytelling to gain mainstream acceptance.
Prince Charles Cinema drops AI-written film following backlashThe Prince Charles Cinema initially screened a film using AI-generated content but canceled it due to audience concerns about AI in place of human writers.
The New York Times warns AI search engine Perplexity to stop using its contentThe New York Times has issued a cease and desist letter to Perplexity for allegedly using its content without permission.
Bing Search Recipes Also Cheat PublishersBing's display of full recipes in search results without directing traffic to publishers' sites is seen as a form of theft.
Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43MSahara aims to enhance copyright, privacy, and resource access in AI through decentralization and user empowerment.
Mistral releases 'Pixtral 12B,' its first multimodal AI modelMistral's Pixtral 12B is a pioneering multimodal AI model capable of analyzing both text and images.
Fearing AI, I was reluctant to use ChatGPT. But friends, it changed my ADHD-hit life | Van BadhamAI-generated content on social media not only entertains but can also propagate harmful ideologies and misinformation, posing risks to democracy.
Lionsgate partners with AI firm to train generative model on film and TV libraryLionsgate partners with Runway to use AI for enhancing film production and saving costs.
Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43MSahara aims to enhance copyright, privacy, and resource access in AI through decentralization and user empowerment.
Mistral releases 'Pixtral 12B,' its first multimodal AI modelMistral's Pixtral 12B is a pioneering multimodal AI model capable of analyzing both text and images.
Fearing AI, I was reluctant to use ChatGPT. But friends, it changed my ADHD-hit life | Van BadhamAI-generated content on social media not only entertains but can also propagate harmful ideologies and misinformation, posing risks to democracy.
Lionsgate partners with AI firm to train generative model on film and TV libraryLionsgate partners with Runway to use AI for enhancing film production and saving costs.
Do TV shows and movies lose rights to songs like video games do?Video games frequently face music licensing issues, impacting their availability more than movies or TV shows, especially older content.
Open Healthcare Datasets, OpenShift for ML Applications, Videos to Teach Software Engineers About...Open-source healthcare datasets greatly enhance research capabilities and innovation.Red Hat's OpenShift facilitates efficient management of machine learning applications.Model cards provide essential transparency for AI models, improving user understanding.AI and copyright issues are increasingly critical for content creators.
ABBA tells Trump to stop playing its songs at his eventsMany artists are opposing Trump's unauthorized use of their music at campaign events.ABBA specifically requested that their songs be removed from Trump's campaign.Legal challenges have emerged from artists regarding unauthorized music usage by Trump.
ABBA demand Trump cease playing their music at campaign eventsABBA has requested Donald Trump to stop using their music at his campaign rallies without permission.
ABBA tells Trump to stop playing its songs at his eventsMany artists are opposing Trump's unauthorized use of their music at campaign events.ABBA specifically requested that their songs be removed from Trump's campaign.Legal challenges have emerged from artists regarding unauthorized music usage by Trump.
ABBA demand Trump cease playing their music at campaign eventsABBA has requested Donald Trump to stop using their music at his campaign rallies without permission.
LLMs: Is NIST's AI Safety Consortium Relevant Amid California's SB 1047? | HackerNoonDigital piracy remains a major issue due to the lag in safety versus technology development, complicating regulation and enforcement efforts.
Spotify Has a Fake-Band Problem. It's a Sign of Things to Come.Spotify is facing serious issues with A.I. scams involving fake artist covers, despite shareholder confidence.
Spotify is developing a remix feature to rival sped-up TikTok tunesSpotify is developing remixing features inspired by TikTok to empower subscribers in editing tracks for customized listening experiences.
Spotify Has a Fake-Band Problem. It's a Sign of Things to Come.Spotify is facing serious issues with A.I. scams involving fake artist covers, despite shareholder confidence.
Spotify is developing a remix feature to rival sped-up TikTok tunesSpotify is developing remixing features inspired by TikTok to empower subscribers in editing tracks for customized listening experiences.
Beyonce Warns Trump Campaign Over "Freedom" VideoBeyoncé's team is pursuing legal action against Trump for unauthorized use of her song 'Freedom' in a campaign video.
Neil Young grants Tim Walz's permission to use "Rockin' in the Free World"Tim Walz secured Neil Young's permission to use 'Rockin' in the Free World', contrasting previous misuse by Trump, while promoting human rights as campaign themes.
Beyonce Warns Trump Campaign Over "Freedom" VideoBeyoncé's team is pursuing legal action against Trump for unauthorized use of her song 'Freedom' in a campaign video.
Neil Young grants Tim Walz's permission to use "Rockin' in the Free World"Tim Walz secured Neil Young's permission to use 'Rockin' in the Free World', contrasting previous misuse by Trump, while promoting human rights as campaign themes.
How a Silicon Valley trend is impacting an $8B Canadian farm industry | CBC NewsHoney Bee Manufacturing plant in small town Saskatchewan grew from family business to global manufacturer.Concerns over digital locks on farm equipment restricting compatibility and competition.
The Push to Develop Generative A.I. Without All the LawsuitsCompanies are shifting towards building AI image generators using their own data to avoid copyright issues and legal battles.
AI won't put Hollywood out of business, Runway CEO and Agbo chief innovation officer sayArtists and filmmakers should see AI as a valuable tool, not a threat to their work or creativity.
Music video-sharing app Popster uses generative AI and lets artists remix videos | TechCrunchPopster introduces AI image generator and collaboration feature for growth.
The Look Book Goes to the Governors BallMusic career evolved from avoiding copyright issues to creating original songs for videos. Martial arts, gymnastics background contributed to on-stage flips.