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#streaming-services

UMG sues Warner-owned Believe, parent of TuneCore, claiming infringement

UMG accuses Believe of profiting from distributing infringing audio tracks, altering metadata, and wrongfully collecting royalties, seeking $500 million in damages.

Warner Brothers' Max Arrives to Asia; Indian News Agency Sues OpenAI; Havas to Consider M&As

Warner Brothers' Max streaming service is leveraging Hollywood content and local partnerships for entry into Asian markets.

UMG sues Warner-owned Believe, parent of TuneCore, claiming infringement

UMG accuses Believe of profiting from distributing infringing audio tracks, altering metadata, and wrongfully collecting royalties, seeking $500 million in damages.

Warner Brothers' Max Arrives to Asia; Indian News Agency Sues OpenAI; Havas to Consider M&As

Warner Brothers' Max streaming service is leveraging Hollywood content and local partnerships for entry into Asian markets.
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#openai

Ex OpenAI Researcher: How ChatGPT's Training Violated Copyright Law

Former OpenAI researcher raises ethical concerns over data collection practices, suggesting they violate copyright law.

OpenAI scores key legal victory as judge throws out copyright case brought by news websites

OpenAI's use of news articles for AI training supported by fair use ruling; plaintiffs showed no concrete harm.

OpenAI Whistleblower Disgusted That His Job Was to Vacuum Up Copyrighted Data to Train Its Models

Former OpenAI researcher raises concerns over the company's alleged copyright violations in AI training, warning of significant dangers to the internet's business model.

Raw Story v. OpenAI: The Constitutional Hurdle That Tripped Up Raw Story's AI Lawsuit

The dismissal of Raw Story v. OpenAI highlights challenges in anti-AI copyright claims under DMCA's CMI provisions.

Boom in A.I. Prompts a Test of Copyright Law

The use of AI tools that draw on internet content is testing copyright law boundaries.
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

Boom in A.I. Prompts a Test of Copyright Law

The use of AI tools that draw on internet content is testing copyright law boundaries.
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

Ex OpenAI Researcher: How ChatGPT's Training Violated Copyright Law

Former OpenAI researcher raises ethical concerns over data collection practices, suggesting they violate copyright law.

OpenAI scores key legal victory as judge throws out copyright case brought by news websites

OpenAI's use of news articles for AI training supported by fair use ruling; plaintiffs showed no concrete harm.

OpenAI Whistleblower Disgusted That His Job Was to Vacuum Up Copyrighted Data to Train Its Models

Former OpenAI researcher raises concerns over the company's alleged copyright violations in AI training, warning of significant dangers to the internet's business model.

Raw Story v. OpenAI: The Constitutional Hurdle That Tripped Up Raw Story's AI Lawsuit

The dismissal of Raw Story v. OpenAI highlights challenges in anti-AI copyright claims under DMCA's CMI provisions.

Boom in A.I. Prompts a Test of Copyright Law

The use of AI tools that draw on internet content is testing copyright law boundaries.
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

Boom in A.I. Prompts a Test of Copyright Law

The use of AI tools that draw on internet content is testing copyright law boundaries.
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
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#intellectual-property

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta: Tracking the lawsuits filed against the major AI companies

The rapid growth of AI technology is accompanied by numerous copyright lawsuits, indicating significant legal challenges for AI companies.

CJEU Says Copyrighted Works of Art Get EU Protection Regardless of Standard in Origin Country

The CJEU ruling extends protection for applied art in the EU to all creators, not limited by nationality or country of origin.

Artists claim "big" win in copyright suit fighting AI image generators

Artists achieved a legal win allowing them to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against AI generators for unauthorized use of their artwork.

Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Copyright Protection Has Crushed Him

Jason Allen is challenging the U.S. Copyright Office's decision that denied copyright registration for his AI-generated artwork, impacting his ability to monetize it.

German Court Says Non-Commercial AI Training Data Meets Scientific Research Exception to Copyright Infringement

The court's decision supports non-commercial AI research, but leaves commercial applicability of copyright exceptions unresolved.

Perlmutter Says Copyright Office Is Still Working to Meet 'Ambitious Deadline' for AI Report

AI's impact on copyright law is being addressed through proposed legislation to protect digital replicas of individuals.

OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta: Tracking the lawsuits filed against the major AI companies

The rapid growth of AI technology is accompanied by numerous copyright lawsuits, indicating significant legal challenges for AI companies.

CJEU Says Copyrighted Works of Art Get EU Protection Regardless of Standard in Origin Country

The CJEU ruling extends protection for applied art in the EU to all creators, not limited by nationality or country of origin.

Artists claim "big" win in copyright suit fighting AI image generators

Artists achieved a legal win allowing them to proceed with a class-action lawsuit against AI generators for unauthorized use of their artwork.

Author of AI-Generated Work Rejected by Copyright Office Says Lack of Copyright Protection Has Crushed Him

Jason Allen is challenging the U.S. Copyright Office's decision that denied copyright registration for his AI-generated artwork, impacting his ability to monetize it.

German Court Says Non-Commercial AI Training Data Meets Scientific Research Exception to Copyright Infringement

The court's decision supports non-commercial AI research, but leaves commercial applicability of copyright exceptions unresolved.

Perlmutter Says Copyright Office Is Still Working to Meet 'Ambitious Deadline' for AI Report

AI's impact on copyright law is being addressed through proposed legislation to protect digital replicas of individuals.
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#ed-sheeran

Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Appeal Over Let's Get It On'

Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" was ruled not to infringe on Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," reaffirming limitations on music copyright protection.

Second Circuit Finds Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran Similarities Too Unoriginal for Copyright Protection

The Second Circuit ruled that Ed Sheeran's song did not infringe on copyright because the musical components were too unoriginal for protection.

Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over 'Thinking Out Loud' and similarities to Marvin Gaye

Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" does not infringe upon Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," as ruled by a U.S. appeals court.

Ed Sheeran Prevails in Copyright Appeal Over Let's Get It On'

Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" was ruled not to infringe on Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," reaffirming limitations on music copyright protection.

Second Circuit Finds Marvin Gaye and Ed Sheeran Similarities Too Unoriginal for Copyright Protection

The Second Circuit ruled that Ed Sheeran's song did not infringe on copyright because the musical components were too unoriginal for protection.

Ed Sheeran beats copyright appeal over 'Thinking Out Loud' and similarities to Marvin Gaye

Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" does not infringe upon Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," as ruled by a U.S. appeals court.
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#music-industry

AI startup Suno says it can train its model using copyrighted music

Suno claims AI model training with copyrighted content falls under fair use.

Morning Docket: 11.04.24

The Second Circuit ruled that Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" is distinct from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," reaffirming artistic individuality.

AI startup Suno says it can train its model using copyrighted music

Suno claims AI model training with copyrighted content falls under fair use.

Morning Docket: 11.04.24

The Second Circuit ruled that Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" is distinct from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," reaffirming artistic individuality.
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#ecuador

Why is an Ecuador forest petitioning for the rights to a song?

Ecuador's proposal to credit Los Cedros cloud forest as co-creator of a musical piece reflects evolving recognition of nature's legal rights in artistic creation.

Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator

Ecuador's Los Cedros cloud forest may be recognized as a co-creator of the song "Song of the Cedars" under a new legal initiative.

Why is an Ecuador forest petitioning for the rights to a song?

Ecuador's proposal to credit Los Cedros cloud forest as co-creator of a musical piece reflects evolving recognition of nature's legal rights in artistic creation.

Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator

Ecuador's Los Cedros cloud forest may be recognized as a co-creator of the song "Song of the Cedars" under a new legal initiative.
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#ice-cream-machines

McDonald's busted ice cream machines can now be fixed - legally

Franchise owners can now repair McDonald's ice cream machines thanks to a new exemption by the US Copyright Office.

Tired of broken McFlurry machines? The Copyright Office has a fix.

Meredith Rose advocates for a legal change that allows third-party technicians to repair ice cream machines, enhancing their functionality in McDonald's.

McDonald's busted ice cream machines can now be fixed - legally

Franchise owners can now repair McDonald's ice cream machines thanks to a new exemption by the US Copyright Office.

Tired of broken McFlurry machines? The Copyright Office has a fix.

Meredith Rose advocates for a legal change that allows third-party technicians to repair ice cream machines, enhancing their functionality in McDonald's.
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#us-copyright-office

Perlmutter Gets Pressure from Congress to Release AI Reports

The delay in the U.S. Copyright Office reports on AI and copyright law creates uncertainty for industries and hampers effective policymaking.

How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright

Copyright law is adapting to AI-generated content, with some limitations on protection.

Perlmutter Gets Pressure from Congress to Release AI Reports

The delay in the U.S. Copyright Office reports on AI and copyright law creates uncertainty for industries and hampers effective policymaking.

How One Author Pushed the Limits of AI Copyright

Copyright law is adapting to AI-generated content, with some limitations on protection.
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#video-game-preservation

Video Game Preservation Efforts Just Got Some Bad News From US Copyright Office

The US Copyright Office denied libraries' request to share out-of-print video games, siding with industry interests over preservation efforts.

Video game preservationists have lost a legal fight to study games remotely

Video game preservation efforts face setbacks as the Copyright Office denies remote lending requests, complicating access to classic games.

The Video Game History Foundation's fight for game preservation isn't over

The VGHF is committed to advocating for the preservation of rare video games despite setbacks from the US Copyright Office.

Video Game Preservation Efforts Just Got Some Bad News From US Copyright Office

The US Copyright Office denied libraries' request to share out-of-print video games, siding with industry interests over preservation efforts.

Video game preservationists have lost a legal fight to study games remotely

Video game preservation efforts face setbacks as the Copyright Office denies remote lending requests, complicating access to classic games.

The Video Game History Foundation's fight for game preservation isn't over

The VGHF is committed to advocating for the preservation of rare video games despite setbacks from the US Copyright Office.
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#dmca

McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines

The US Copyright Office's exemption allows McDonald's franchise owners to hire third-party technicians for ice cream machine repairs, breaking the DMCA's restrictions.

Copyright Office Denies Proposed AI Security Research Exemption in Triennial Rulemaking Under DMCA

The U.S. Copyright Office denied new exemptions for AI and educational use under Section 1201 of the DMCA due to lack of sufficient evidence.

McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines

The US Copyright Office's exemption allows McDonald's franchise owners to hire third-party technicians for ice cream machine repairs, breaking the DMCA's restrictions.

Copyright Office Denies Proposed AI Security Research Exemption in Triennial Rulemaking Under DMCA

The U.S. Copyright Office denied new exemptions for AI and educational use under Section 1201 of the DMCA due to lack of sufficient evidence.
moredmca
#tesla

Elon Musk Sued Over Copyright Because He Copied, Right?

Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk's Tesla for using AI-generated imagery from Blade Runner 2049 without permission, highlighting significant copyright issues.

Tesla, Warner Bros. sued for allegedly ripping off images from 'Blade Runner 2049' to promote cybercab

Alcon Entertainment sues Tesla and Warner Bros. for unauthorized use of 'Blade Runner 2049' images to promote Tesla's autonomous cybercab.

Elon Musk Sued Over Copyright Because He Copied, Right?

Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk's Tesla for using AI-generated imagery from Blade Runner 2049 without permission, highlighting significant copyright issues.

Tesla, Warner Bros. sued for allegedly ripping off images from 'Blade Runner 2049' to promote cybercab

Alcon Entertainment sues Tesla and Warner Bros. for unauthorized use of 'Blade Runner 2049' images to promote Tesla's autonomous cybercab.
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#generative-ai

AI's future could hinge on one thorny legal question

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that they illegally used millions of copyrighted articles to train AI models.
The lawsuit has the potential to impact the booming generative AI industry and raises questions about the concept of fair use in copyright law.

Anthropic sued by authors over alleged misuse of copyrighted works for AI training

Anthropic faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted works to train its AI chatbot, Claude.

This London startup wants to build an eBay for AI data

Human Native AI aims to facilitate legal data transactions between AI firms and publishers amid rising copyright concerns.

Crafting A Conscience For Generative AI In Marketing | AdExchanger

Generative AI tools can generate misinformation, break copyright law, and perpetuate stereotypes, but humans are responsible for the consequences.
Companies should establish frameworks for ethical and responsible AI use and prioritize fact-checking and obtaining proper rights and permissions for copyrighted material.

Crafting A Conscience For Generative AI In Marketing | AdExchanger

Generative AI tools can generate misinformation, break copyright law, and perpetuate stereotypes, but humans are responsible for the consequences.
Companies should establish frameworks for ethical and responsible AI use and prioritize fact-checking and obtaining proper rights and permissions for copyrighted material.

How AI copyright lawsuits could make the whole industry go extinct

Copyright lawsuits against AI companies for using generative AI are on the rise
AI companies are relying on the defense of fair use in these copyright cases

AI's future could hinge on one thorny legal question

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that they illegally used millions of copyrighted articles to train AI models.
The lawsuit has the potential to impact the booming generative AI industry and raises questions about the concept of fair use in copyright law.

Anthropic sued by authors over alleged misuse of copyrighted works for AI training

Anthropic faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted works to train its AI chatbot, Claude.

This London startup wants to build an eBay for AI data

Human Native AI aims to facilitate legal data transactions between AI firms and publishers amid rising copyright concerns.

Crafting A Conscience For Generative AI In Marketing | AdExchanger

Generative AI tools can generate misinformation, break copyright law, and perpetuate stereotypes, but humans are responsible for the consequences.
Companies should establish frameworks for ethical and responsible AI use and prioritize fact-checking and obtaining proper rights and permissions for copyrighted material.

Crafting A Conscience For Generative AI In Marketing | AdExchanger

Generative AI tools can generate misinformation, break copyright law, and perpetuate stereotypes, but humans are responsible for the consequences.
Companies should establish frameworks for ethical and responsible AI use and prioritize fact-checking and obtaining proper rights and permissions for copyrighted material.

How AI copyright lawsuits could make the whole industry go extinct

Copyright lawsuits against AI companies for using generative AI are on the rise
AI companies are relying on the defense of fair use in these copyright cases
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#ai-ethics

AI could be an existential threat to publishers that's why Mumsnet is fighting back | Justine Roberts

Tech companies are overhauling copyright laws to exploit publishers' content for profit without proper compensation.

The New York Times tells Perplexity to stop using its content

The New York Times is taking legal action against Perplexity for using its content without permission.
Perplexity aims to work with publishers despite legal challenges.
This case continues a trend of media companies confronting AI firms over copyright issues.

Canadian artist wants Anthropic AI lawsuit corrected

Tim Boucher defends his reputation against claims in AI lawsuit, asserting his work is original and misrepresented by legal filings.

Anthropic accused of violating authors' copyrights

Anthropic faces a lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted works to train its Claude AI without permission, potentially impacting author incomes.

Should artists be paid for training data? OpenAI VP wouldn't say | TechCrunch

Artists whose work was used to train AI like ChatGPT may not be compensated due to legal complexities and fair use arguments by companies like OpenAI.

New Law Would Force AI Companies to Reveal Copyrighted Training Data

The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act would require businesses to disclose copyrighted content in training data sets.
The bill has sparked a debate over fair use of copyrighted material in AI training data sets.

AI could be an existential threat to publishers that's why Mumsnet is fighting back | Justine Roberts

Tech companies are overhauling copyright laws to exploit publishers' content for profit without proper compensation.

The New York Times tells Perplexity to stop using its content

The New York Times is taking legal action against Perplexity for using its content without permission.
Perplexity aims to work with publishers despite legal challenges.
This case continues a trend of media companies confronting AI firms over copyright issues.

Canadian artist wants Anthropic AI lawsuit corrected

Tim Boucher defends his reputation against claims in AI lawsuit, asserting his work is original and misrepresented by legal filings.

Anthropic accused of violating authors' copyrights

Anthropic faces a lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted works to train its Claude AI without permission, potentially impacting author incomes.

Should artists be paid for training data? OpenAI VP wouldn't say | TechCrunch

Artists whose work was used to train AI like ChatGPT may not be compensated due to legal complexities and fair use arguments by companies like OpenAI.

New Law Would Force AI Companies to Reveal Copyrighted Training Data

The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act would require businesses to disclose copyrighted content in training data sets.
The bill has sparked a debate over fair use of copyrighted material in AI training data sets.
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#ai-regulation

Bill Would Force AI Companies to Cite Data Sources

AI companies may have to disclose where they obtained data for their systems under a new bill introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff.
The bill aims to set rules on how AI systems are trained, potentially slowing down the rapid advancement of technologies like super smart chatbots and image generators.

The New York Times has had it with generative AI companies using its content | TechCrunch

The New York Times is demanding Perplexity cease using its content, citing copyright violations.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 9: Court Rules Google Has a Monopoly on the Search Engine Market; Survey Says AI Decision Makers Want Change to U.S. Copyright Law; and RIAA Submit Amicus Brief in Support of Music Publishers in Legal Battle with AI Company

Tech executives urge U.S. government to regulate AI and update copyright laws.

Bill Would Force AI Companies to Cite Data Sources

AI companies may have to disclose where they obtained data for their systems under a new bill introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff.
The bill aims to set rules on how AI systems are trained, potentially slowing down the rapid advancement of technologies like super smart chatbots and image generators.

The New York Times has had it with generative AI companies using its content | TechCrunch

The New York Times is demanding Perplexity cease using its content, citing copyright violations.

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, August 9: Court Rules Google Has a Monopoly on the Search Engine Market; Survey Says AI Decision Makers Want Change to U.S. Copyright Law; and RIAA Submit Amicus Brief in Support of Music Publishers in Legal Battle with AI Company

Tech executives urge U.S. government to regulate AI and update copyright laws.
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#artificial-intelligence

Breaking News from Germany! Hamburg District Court breaks new ground with judgment on the use of copyrighted material as AI training data

The Hamburg District Court ruled in favor of LAION, allowing use of Kneschke's image for AI training based on statutory data mining provisions.

The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

The Copyright Office is conducting a review of copyright law in relation to artificial intelligence (AI), which has attracted the attention of lobbyists and industry stakeholders.
The Copyright Office plans to release three reports this year that will have significant influence in courts and with lawmakers and regulators regarding copyright and AI.

All The Copyrights AI Can Fit

Over 10,000 comments were submitted to the United States Copyright Office regarding copyright law and artificial intelligence.
Legal academics and industry players, including OpenAI and major publishers, expressed concerns about copyright violations and the use of copyrighted materials to train AI systems.

Breaking News from Germany! Hamburg District Court breaks new ground with judgment on the use of copyrighted material as AI training data

The Hamburg District Court ruled in favor of LAION, allowing use of Kneschke's image for AI training based on statutory data mining provisions.

The Sleepy Copyright Office in the Middle of a High-Stakes Clash Over A.I.

The Copyright Office is conducting a review of copyright law in relation to artificial intelligence (AI), which has attracted the attention of lobbyists and industry stakeholders.
The Copyright Office plans to release three reports this year that will have significant influence in courts and with lawmakers and regulators regarding copyright and AI.

All The Copyrights AI Can Fit

Over 10,000 comments were submitted to the United States Copyright Office regarding copyright law and artificial intelligence.
Legal academics and industry players, including OpenAI and major publishers, expressed concerns about copyright violations and the use of copyrighted materials to train AI systems.
moreartificial-intelligence
#internet-archive

The Internet Archive loses its appeal of ebook copyright case ruling

The Internet Archive's legal challenges continue, struggling to justify its operations under the fair use doctrine against major book publishers.

The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case

The Internet Archive's legal defeat highlights ongoing tensions between digital access and copyright law, threatening the future of online historical archives.

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library

The Internet Archive's online library of scanned books was ruled illegal by a federal appeals court, affecting future digital archiving practices.

The Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacks

The Internet Archive has faced recent DDoS attacks, disrupting its services amid ongoing legal struggles over copyright issues.

Internet Archive's court loss leaves higher ed in gray area

The recent appeals court ruling threatens pandemic-era digital lending programs used by libraries to access books online.

Appeals court affirms Internet Archive violated copyrights

The US courts ruled that the Internet Archive's distribution of scanned books violates copyright law.
The concept of Controlled Digital Lending has been rejected as fair use by the courts.

The Internet Archive loses its appeal of ebook copyright case ruling

The Internet Archive's legal challenges continue, struggling to justify its operations under the fair use doctrine against major book publishers.

The Internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case

The Internet Archive's legal defeat highlights ongoing tensions between digital access and copyright law, threatening the future of online historical archives.

Internet Archive Loses Court Appeal in Fight Over Online Lending Library

The Internet Archive's online library of scanned books was ruled illegal by a federal appeals court, affecting future digital archiving practices.

The Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacks

The Internet Archive has faced recent DDoS attacks, disrupting its services amid ongoing legal struggles over copyright issues.

Internet Archive's court loss leaves higher ed in gray area

The recent appeals court ruling threatens pandemic-era digital lending programs used by libraries to access books online.

Appeals court affirms Internet Archive violated copyrights

The US courts ruled that the Internet Archive's distribution of scanned books violates copyright law.
The concept of Controlled Digital Lending has been rejected as fair use by the courts.
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#ai-art

Artist appeals copyright denial for prize-winning AI-generated work

The fight over copyright in AI-generated art highlights challenges in defining authorship and rights ownership as technology advances.

How AI Copyright Law Is Being Guided By Spirits From Atlantis | Defector

Copyright law is struggling to keep pace with AI-generated works, resulting in denials of copyright protection for non-human creators.

Artist appeals copyright denial for prize-winning AI-generated work

The fight over copyright in AI-generated art highlights challenges in defining authorship and rights ownership as technology advances.

How AI Copyright Law Is Being Guided By Spirits From Atlantis | Defector

Copyright law is struggling to keep pace with AI-generated works, resulting in denials of copyright protection for non-human creators.
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Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter Jumps into the Great AI Debate at IPWatchdog LIVE

AI is significantly impacting copyright registration and enforcement practices.
The U.S. Copyright Office is modernizing its services for efficiency.
The Copyright Claims Board is successfully addressing copyright claims with minimal opt-out rates.

How Original! The Oscars and the Craft of Derivative Works

Oscar nominees frequently include adaptations of existing art, showcasing a trend in the film industry.
#supreme-court

Warhol and the Supreme Court, Part 2: The new problem

The Supreme Court's ruling challenges the transformative use of existing artworks in new creative expressions.

Amici File Briefs Supporting Competing Petitions in $1 Billion Copyright Case Between Cox and Sony

Supreme Court's upcoming decision could drastically change the landscape of indirect liability in copyright law.

Warhol and the Supreme Court: Nothing comes from nothing

The Supreme Court ruling blurts the line between artistic inspiration and copyright infringement, raising concerns about artistic freedom.

Beyond the Limit: The Battle Over Copyright Back-Damages in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on an important copyright case involving the discovery accrual rule.
The Eleventh Circuit's decision in Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music allowed seeking damages beyond three years from reasonable discovery.

Warhol and the Supreme Court, Part 2: The new problem

The Supreme Court's ruling challenges the transformative use of existing artworks in new creative expressions.

Amici File Briefs Supporting Competing Petitions in $1 Billion Copyright Case Between Cox and Sony

Supreme Court's upcoming decision could drastically change the landscape of indirect liability in copyright law.

Warhol and the Supreme Court: Nothing comes from nothing

The Supreme Court ruling blurts the line between artistic inspiration and copyright infringement, raising concerns about artistic freedom.

Beyond the Limit: The Battle Over Copyright Back-Damages in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on an important copyright case involving the discovery accrual rule.
The Eleventh Circuit's decision in Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music allowed seeking damages beyond three years from reasonable discovery.
moresupreme-court
#donald-trump

Trump loses Electric Avenue song legal fight

Donald Trump was found liable for using Eddy Grant's song 'Electric Avenue' without permission, reinforcing the importance of artist copyright rights.

Hold On: Trump ordered to stop playing Isaac Hayes music at rallies

Trump is prohibited from using Isaac Hayes' music without a license, reinforcing copyright protections for artists.
The ruling highlights a balance between copyright enforcement and the First Amendment rights.

Trump loses Electric Avenue song legal fight

Donald Trump was found liable for using Eddy Grant's song 'Electric Avenue' without permission, reinforcing the importance of artist copyright rights.

Hold On: Trump ordered to stop playing Isaac Hayes music at rallies

Trump is prohibited from using Isaac Hayes' music without a license, reinforcing copyright protections for artists.
The ruling highlights a balance between copyright enforcement and the First Amendment rights.
moredonald-trump

The best VPN services for torrenting in 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

BitTorrent technology is legal, but illegal activities often occur in its usage.

District Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Blackbeard Copyright Case

The case highlights challenges in reconciling constitutional rights with state sovereignty and copyright laws in historic maritime contexts.

Copyright Is Not a Tool to Silence Critics of Religious Education

Copyright law should protect critics, not silence them; misuse of copyright for intimidation damages this principle and public discourse.
Zachary Parrish's case exemplifies the conflict between copyright enforcement and fair use rights for criticism and parent education.

U.S. District Court Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against Kimmel, ABC For Cameo Clip Segment

The court dismissed Santos' copyright infringement claims, emphasizing Kimmel's transformative use of the Cameo videos for commentary and satire.

AI can make up songs now, but who owns the copyright? The answer is complicated

AI-generated music apps like Suno and Udio create music based on user prompts; ownership of resulting sounds varies between apps and subscription levels.

AI as Author: Thaler v. Perlmutter Now Before the DC Circuit

The Thaler v. Perlmutter case is pivotal in determining the copyrightability of AI-generated works, with implications for future copyright law developments.

New AI law will guard rights of content creators: experts

Introducing AI law to safeguard content creators' interests
Balancing technology innovation with news reporting protection

OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos to train GPT-4

AI companies facing challenges in obtaining high-quality training data.
Companies adopting methods in AI training that navigate copyright law ambiguities.

Making the Law Accessible in Europe and the USA

The EU Court of Justice rules that harmonized standards are part of EU law and must be accessible for free.
Nonprofits challenged the European Commission's refusal to grant access to copyrighted harmonized standards, arguing for public access.

EFF to Ninth Circuit: There's No Software Exception to Traditional Copyright Limits

Courts should not expand the reach of copyright unnecessarily, as this can hinder adversarial interoperability.
The ruling in Oracle v. Rimini sets a dangerous precedent for considering software as derivative work based on interoperability alone.

Australian news media could seek payment from Meta for content used to train AI

Media companies in Australia may seek compensation from Meta for using news sources in AI training.
There are parallels between the news media bargaining code and the use of news in training AI models by tech companies like Meta.

WEBINAR: Top IP Cases in 2023 | Trademark and Copyright Law

Key IP cases of 2023 are crucial for planning 2024
Webinar highlighted trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret law developments

More Than a Decade Later, Site-Blocking Is Still Censorship

SOPA/PIPA proposed laws would have blocked access to websites if they were alleged to be used for copyright infringement.
Site-blocking functionally allows a rightsholder to prevent access to an entire website based on accusations of copyright infringement.

It's Copyright Week 2024: Join Us in the Fight for Better Copyright Law and Policy

Copyright law affects various aspects of our daily lives, from what we watch and read to how we communicate online.
Unfortunately, copyright law is often dominated by major media and entertainment industries, leaving individual artists behind.

Crafting A Conscience For Generative AI In Marketing | AdExchanger

Generative AI tools can generate misinformation, break copyright law, and perpetuate stereotypes, but humans are responsible for the consequences.
Companies should establish frameworks for ethical and responsible AI use and prioritize fact-checking and obtaining proper rights and permissions for copyrighted material.
#ai-model

OpenAI's Make or Break Lawsuit and the Golden Idol of AGI

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement
The lawsuit may have implications for copyright law in the US

Copyright concerns stand in the way of AI and music

Generating music with AI is challenging due to the complexity of audio and the high standards of human listeners.
Copyright law poses a significant obstacle for AI-made music, as using copyrighted content without permission can lead to lawsuits and royalties.

OpenAI's Make or Break Lawsuit and the Golden Idol of AGI

The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright infringement
The lawsuit may have implications for copyright law in the US

Copyright concerns stand in the way of AI and music

Generating music with AI is challenging due to the complexity of audio and the high standards of human listeners.
Copyright law poses a significant obstacle for AI-made music, as using copyrighted content without permission can lead to lawsuits and royalties.
moreai-model

The internet copyright machine wasn't made for Mickey Mouse

Steamboat Willie and Mickey Mouse have entered the US public domain, leading to an explosion of irreverent reinterpretations.
There has been confusion and controversy surrounding the enforcement of copyright restrictions on Steamboat Willie and Mickey Mouse-related content online.
#lawsuit

How copyright law could threaten the AI industry in 2024

2024 could be the year that U.S. copyright law addresses AI.
Copyright cases have been filed by authors and copyright holders who claim that AI has used their work without permission.

How copyright law could threaten the AI industry in 2024

2024 could be the year that U.S. copyright law addresses AI.
Copyright cases have been filed by authors and copyright holders who claim that AI has used their work without permission.

Leaked File Shows the Thousands of Artists Midjourney Has Allegedly Used to Train Its AI Models

AI image generators rely on the work of real human artists to create content at a fast pace.
A leaked Google Sheet revealed a list of thousands of artists, time periods, styles, and genres that Midjourney allegedly used for its services.

How copyright law could threaten the AI industry in 2024

2024 could be the year that U.S. copyright law addresses AI.
Copyright cases have been filed by authors and copyright holders who claim that AI has used their work without permission.

How copyright law could threaten the AI industry in 2024

2024 could be the year that U.S. copyright law addresses AI.
Copyright cases have been filed by authors and copyright holders who claim that AI has used their work without permission.

Leaked File Shows the Thousands of Artists Midjourney Has Allegedly Used to Train Its AI Models

AI image generators rely on the work of real human artists to create content at a fast pace.
A leaked Google Sheet revealed a list of thousands of artists, time periods, styles, and genres that Midjourney allegedly used for its services.
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How copyright law could threaten the AI industry in 2024

2024 could be the year that U.S. copyright law addresses AI.
Copyright cases have been filed by authors and copyright holders who claim that AI has used their work without permission.

Boom in A.I. Prompts a Test of Copyright Law

The use of AI tools that draw on internet content is testing copyright law boundaries.
The New York Times has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
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