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OpenAI declares AI race "over" if training on copyrighted works isn't fair use

OpenAI seeks to establish AI training as fair use to enable access to copyrighted materials critical for competition against China.

fromComputerworld

AI company Ross Intelligence loses copyright fight with Thomson Reuters

A judge ruled that Ross Intelligence cannot use Thomson Reuters' Westlaw content for AI training, impacting future copyright cases.

fromFuturism

Artificial intelligence

Meta Says It's Okay to Feed Copyrighted Books Into Its AI Model Because They Have No "Economic Value"

Meta is accused of illegally using copyrighted material for AI training, with a defense claiming the content is of no economic value.

Artificial intelligence

US authors' copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

Twelve copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft are consolidated in New York to streamline legal processes and address complex fair use claims.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

4 days ago

Intellectual property law

A Judge Says Meta's AI Copyright Case Is About 'the Next Taylor Swift'

Meta's AI copyright battle centers on whether its AI tools can harm authors' book sales, raising significant legal questions about fair use.

Intellectual property law

Revised Fair Use Ruling Finds No Transformative Use in Developing AI Search Tool

Judge Bibas updated a ruling on copyright infringement between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence, emphasizing fair use and the non-transformative nature of Ross' use.

OpenAI declares AI race "over" if training on copyrighted works isn't fair use

OpenAI seeks to establish AI training as fair use to enable access to copyrighted materials critical for competition against China.

fromComputerworld

AI company Ross Intelligence loses copyright fight with Thomson Reuters

A judge ruled that Ross Intelligence cannot use Thomson Reuters' Westlaw content for AI training, impacting future copyright cases.

fromFuturism

Meta Says It's Okay to Feed Copyrighted Books Into Its AI Model Because They Have No "Economic Value"

Meta is accused of illegally using copyrighted material for AI training, with a defense claiming the content is of no economic value.

US authors' copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft combined in New York with newspaper actions

Twelve copyright cases against OpenAI and Microsoft are consolidated in New York to streamline legal processes and address complex fair use claims.

4 days ago

A Judge Says Meta's AI Copyright Case Is About 'the Next Taylor Swift'

Meta's AI copyright battle centers on whether its AI tools can harm authors' book sales, raising significant legal questions about fair use.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Revised Fair Use Ruling Finds No Transformative Use in Developing AI Search Tool

Judge Bibas updated a ruling on copyright infringement between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence, emphasizing fair use and the non-transformative nature of Ross' use.

more#fair-use

#ai

1,000 artists release 'silent' album to protest UK copyright sell-out to AI | TechCrunch

Musicians in the U.K. are protesting copyright law changes that would enable the use of their work for AI training without compensation.

fromThe IP Law Blog

The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI - Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training

Delaware court ruling in Thomson Reuters v. Ross AI may reshape AI training and copyright law.

Impact on AI developers could constrain innovation due to potential licensing requirements.

fromCreative Bloq

3 weeks ago

Why these artists won't back down in the battle against unethical AI art - and what we can learn from their fight

Artists are organizing to fight back against unauthorized AI use of their work.

Ongoing lawsuits challenge AI companies' claims of fair use under copyright law.

fromComputerWeekly.com

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Artificial intelligence

UK government looks to rewrite copyright rules for AI training | Computer Weekly

Government consultation aims to establish an AI exception in UK copyright law for better rights management in the creative industries.

6 days ago

Artificial intelligence

japanese lawmakers are coming for your AI-generated, studio ghibli-style images

Japanese lawmakers are deliberating the copyright implications of AI-generated images styled after Studio Ghibli.

1,000 artists release 'silent' album to protest UK copyright sell-out to AI | TechCrunch

Musicians in the U.K. are protesting copyright law changes that would enable the use of their work for AI training without compensation.

fromThe IP Law Blog

The Briefing: Westlaw v. Ross AI - Is This The End of AI Training or The Future of AI Training

Delaware court ruling in Thomson Reuters v. Ross AI may reshape AI training and copyright law.

Impact on AI developers could constrain innovation due to potential licensing requirements.

fromCreative Bloq

3 weeks ago

Why these artists won't back down in the battle against unethical AI art - and what we can learn from their fight

Artists are organizing to fight back against unauthorized AI use of their work.

Ongoing lawsuits challenge AI companies' claims of fair use under copyright law.

fromComputerWeekly.com

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

Artificial intelligence

UK government looks to rewrite copyright rules for AI training | Computer Weekly

Government consultation aims to establish an AI exception in UK copyright law for better rights management in the creative industries.

6 days ago

Artificial intelligence

japanese lawmakers are coming for your AI-generated, studio ghibli-style images

Japanese lawmakers are deliberating the copyright implications of AI-generated images styled after Studio Ghibli.

UK newspapers blanket their covers to protest loss of AI protections

The 'Make It Fair' campaign protests UK copyright updates that may permit AI companies to use protected creative works without permission.

Legends of screen and music among artists to protest copyright law changes to AI

Proposed changes to UK copyright law regarding AI are opposed by notable artists who claim it will harm the creative industry.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Artificial intelligence

How Copyright Laws Apply to AI Assisted Creations - U.S. Copyright Office

The U.S. Copyright Office states that AI-generated works without meaningful human creative input are not eligible for copyright protection.

fromTechRepublic

Artificial intelligence

UK AI Copyright Rules May Backfire, Causing Biased Models & Low Creator Returns

Restricting AI training on copyrighted material in the UK could hinder AI model quality and economic growth.

Artificial intelligence

MPs: Ministers must give protections to creative sector amid AI copyright fears

AI poses copyright challenges that need legal addressing to protect creatives.

Legislation is being considered to hold AI companies accountable for copyright use.

UK news

fromThe Verge

UK newspapers blanket their covers to protest loss of AI protections

The 'Make It Fair' campaign protests UK copyright updates that may permit AI companies to use protected creative works without permission.

Legends of screen and music among artists to protest copyright law changes to AI

Proposed changes to UK copyright law regarding AI are opposed by notable artists who claim it will harm the creative industry.

fromGeeky Gadgets

How Copyright Laws Apply to AI Assisted Creations - U.S. Copyright Office

The U.S. Copyright Office states that AI-generated works without meaningful human creative input are not eligible for copyright protection.

fromTechRepublic

UK AI Copyright Rules May Backfire, Causing Biased Models & Low Creator Returns

Restricting AI training on copyrighted material in the UK could hinder AI model quality and economic growth.

MPs: Ministers must give protections to creative sector amid AI copyright fears

AI poses copyright challenges that need legal addressing to protect creatives.

Legislation is being considered to hold AI companies accountable for copyright use.

more#creative-industries

#artificial-intelligence

Copyright Office suggests AI copyright debate was settled in 1965

AI-generated works cannot be copyrighted due to lack of sufficient human involvement, while AI-assisted works can be copyrightable depending on human creative input.

fromFast Company

OpenAI sees the downside of 'fair use' now that DeepSeek may have used OpenAI's data

Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating DeepSeek for potential misuse of data connected to copyright issues in AI.

fromEntrepreneur

The Canadian Media Lawsuit That Could Reshape Tech's Future | Entrepreneur

AI's adoption raises complex legal issues surrounding copyright as highlighted by a lawsuit against OpenAI by Canadian media organizations.

fromTheregister

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Thomson Reuters wins AI copyright ruling over training data

Thomson Reuters won a partial judgment against Ross Intelligence, denying fair use for AI training on copyrighted material.

fromIntellectual Property Law Blog

Intellectual property law

ROSS Intelligence Appeals Originality, Fair Use Rulings in Thomson Reuters AI Legal Tool Lawsuit

ROSS Intelligence challenges copyright rulings by Judge Bibas on originality and fair use regarding legal research materials in a bid for an interlocutory appeal.

Artificial intelligence

The Copyright Office's Latest Guidance on AI and Copyrightability

Copyright protection is limited to human-created works; AI-generated outputs lack eligibility without human creative input.

Copyright Office suggests AI copyright debate was settled in 1965

AI-generated works cannot be copyrighted due to lack of sufficient human involvement, while AI-assisted works can be copyrightable depending on human creative input.

fromFast Company

OpenAI sees the downside of 'fair use' now that DeepSeek may have used OpenAI's data

Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating DeepSeek for potential misuse of data connected to copyright issues in AI.

fromEntrepreneur

The Canadian Media Lawsuit That Could Reshape Tech's Future | Entrepreneur

AI's adoption raises complex legal issues surrounding copyright as highlighted by a lawsuit against OpenAI by Canadian media organizations.

fromTheregister

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Thomson Reuters wins AI copyright ruling over training data

Thomson Reuters won a partial judgment against Ross Intelligence, denying fair use for AI training on copyrighted material.

fromIntellectual Property Law Blog

Intellectual property law

ROSS Intelligence Appeals Originality, Fair Use Rulings in Thomson Reuters AI Legal Tool Lawsuit

ROSS Intelligence challenges copyright rulings by Judge Bibas on originality and fair use regarding legal research materials in a bid for an interlocutory appeal.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

The Copyright Office's Latest Guidance on AI and Copyrightability

Copyright protection is limited to human-created works; AI-generated outputs lack eligibility without human creative input.

#digital-rights

fromForbes

These Startups Are Making Sure AI Companies Pay Up For Taking Content

Media companies are adapting by using middlemen to license content to AI businesses.

Emerging firms provide solutions to get compensated for AI scraping their content.

Privacy technologies

Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It's Still a Terrible Idea.

Legislative efforts to revive internet censorship bills like SOPA and PIPA are resurfacing despite past backlash.

New bills threaten internet freedom by allowing copyright holders to block sites without robust justification.

fromForbes

These Startups Are Making Sure AI Companies Pay Up For Taking Content

Media companies are adapting by using middlemen to license content to AI businesses.

Emerging firms provide solutions to get compensated for AI scraping their content.

Privacy technologies

Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It's Still a Terrible Idea.

Legislative efforts to revive internet censorship bills like SOPA and PIPA are resurfacing despite past backlash.

New bills threaten internet freedom by allowing copyright holders to block sites without robust justification.

Intellectual property law

Sheet Music v. Sound Waves: When Old Copyright Law Meets Modern Music

The Ed Sheeran copyright dispute raises important questions about judicial deference and copyright scope under the 1909 Act.

Intellectual property law

Discovery, Injury, and Diligence: Reconciling Subjective and Objective Copyright Limitations Standards Post-Warner Chappell

The Supreme Court may resolve a key issue regarding the statute of limitations for copyright infringement, potentially transforming copyright law.

Sheet Music v. Sound Waves: When Old Copyright Law Meets Modern Music

The Ed Sheeran copyright dispute raises important questions about judicial deference and copyright scope under the 1909 Act.

Intellectual property law

Discovery, Injury, and Diligence: Reconciling Subjective and Objective Copyright Limitations Standards Post-Warner Chappell

The Supreme Court may resolve a key issue regarding the statute of limitations for copyright infringement, potentially transforming copyright law.

Marketing

Google Faces Ad Tech Lawsuit in Australia; UK Gov Proposes Exception to Copyright Law for AI Training; EU Opens Proceedings Against TikTok on Election Risks

Google is under scrutiny for monopolistic practices in ad tech in Australia.

UK proposes changes to copyright laws to clarify AI training rights.

EU takes action against TikTok regarding election-related risks.

fromEngadget

UK news

Google says its European 'experiment' shows news is worthless to its ad business

Google's test shows EU news content holds little monetary value for its ad revenue, aiming to strengthen its position in negotiations with publishers.

Europe news

Google claims news is worthless to its ad business after test involving 1% of search results in eight EU markets | TechCrunch

Google conducted an experiment showing that news content has negligible value to its ad business, affecting its negotiations with publishers.

fromExchangewire

Marketing

Google Faces Ad Tech Lawsuit in Australia; UK Gov Proposes Exception to Copyright Law for AI Training; EU Opens Proceedings Against TikTok on Election Risks

Google is under scrutiny for monopolistic practices in ad tech in Australia.

UK proposes changes to copyright laws to clarify AI training rights.

EU takes action against TikTok regarding election-related risks.

fromEngadget

UK news

Google says its European 'experiment' shows news is worthless to its ad business

Google's test shows EU news content holds little monetary value for its ad revenue, aiming to strengthen its position in negotiations with publishers.

Europe news

Google claims news is worthless to its ad business after test involving 1% of search results in eight EU markets | TechCrunch

Google conducted an experiment showing that news content has negligible value to its ad business, affecting its negotiations with publishers.

more#google

Privacy professionals

fromAbove the Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

The article highlights significant developments in appellate litigation and legal interpretations related to copyright, immigration, and the judiciary under the Trump administration.

#music-industry

fromConsequence

1,000 artists release silent AI protest album Is This What We Want?

Over 1,000 artists protest UK copyright law changes through a silent album, emphasizing potential harm to musicians from unlicensed AI utilization.

Miscellaneous

Paul McCartney calls on UK government to protect artists from AI | TechCrunch

Paul McCartney warns against proposed UK copyright changes that threaten the economic rights of artists and musicians.

fromNew York Post

LA Dodgers

Miley Cyrus loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging 'Flowers' copied Bruno Mars hit 'When I Was Your Man'

Miley Cyrus's lawsuit dismissal bid failed, allowing copyright claims on her song 'Flowers' against Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man' to proceed.

fromAbove the Law

Law

'Double Shot' Of Justice: Artist Termination Rights Go Global - Above the Law

Modern copyright law must adapt to the global nature of art and music distribution, especially regarding termination rights.

fromConsequence

1,000 artists release silent AI protest album Is This What We Want?

Over 1,000 artists protest UK copyright law changes through a silent album, emphasizing potential harm to musicians from unlicensed AI utilization.

Miscellaneous

Paul McCartney calls on UK government to protect artists from AI | TechCrunch

Paul McCartney warns against proposed UK copyright changes that threaten the economic rights of artists and musicians.

fromNew York Post

LA Dodgers

Miley Cyrus loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging 'Flowers' copied Bruno Mars hit 'When I Was Your Man'

Miley Cyrus's lawsuit dismissal bid failed, allowing copyright claims on her song 'Flowers' against Bruno Mars' 'When I Was Your Man' to proceed.

fromAbove the Law

Law

'Double Shot' Of Justice: Artist Termination Rights Go Global - Above the Law

Modern copyright law must adapt to the global nature of art and music distribution, especially regarding termination rights.

more#music-industry

Judge disses Star Trek icon Data's poetry while ruling AI can't author works

Machines cannot be considered authors under current copyright law.

Judges emphasize human characteristics as essential for authorship in copyright.

Legal definitions and implications of authorship must consider the nature of machines.

Privacy technologies

fromTheregister

Brave wants court to endorse scraping of News Corp content

Brave's legal action seeks to protect its AI summaries from potential copyright claims by News Corp.

#us-copyright-office

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

The U.S. Copyright Office, GenAI, and the Advancement of Culture

The USCO's 2023 guidelines address copyrightability by emphasizing the necessity of human contribution in AI-assisted works.

fromPolygon

Artificial intelligence

US Copyright Office: generative AI art requires 'human authorship' for protection

U.S. Copyright Office states AI-generated works without human authorship won't receive copyright protection.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

The U.S. Copyright Office, GenAI, and the Advancement of Culture

The USCO's 2023 guidelines address copyrightability by emphasizing the necessity of human contribution in AI-assisted works.

fromPolygon

US Copyright Office: generative AI art requires 'human authorship' for protection

U.S. Copyright Office states AI-generated works without human authorship won't receive copyright protection.

more#us-copyright-office

#intellectual-property

Video games

fromGameSpot

Nintendo Lawyer Explains Why The Company Believes Some Emulators Are Illegal

Nintendo is actively combating emulation and piracy to protect its intellectual property rights.

fromBusiness Matters

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property law

7 Must-Have Clauses in a Copyright License Agreement (Australia)

A copyright license agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of both parties.

The agreement must specify scope, duration, and payment terms to avoid disputes.

Moral rights under Australian law must be considered to respect the creator's integrity.

A well-drafted agreement protects both parties from liability and infringement claims.

Dispute resolution clauses can save time, money, and sanity.

Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, January 3: Judge Stoll Faults CAFC Majority for Fact Finding, Darrell Issa to Chair House IP Subcommittee Again, and China to Subsidize Smartphone Sales

The week in IP saw important rulings regarding trademark infringement, patent obviousness, and the copyrightability of memorabilia.

Beyonce's trademark registration for her daughter's name highlights trends in IP around personal branding.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

OpenAI has little legal recourse against DeepSeek, tech law experts say

OpenAI may face challenges pursuing legal action against DeepSeek for alleged intellectual property theft due to complexities in copyright law.

Video games

fromGameSpot

Nintendo Lawyer Explains Why The Company Believes Some Emulators Are Illegal

Nintendo is actively combating emulation and piracy to protect its intellectual property rights.

fromBusiness Matters

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual property law

7 Must-Have Clauses in a Copyright License Agreement (Australia)

A copyright license agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of both parties.

The agreement must specify scope, duration, and payment terms to avoid disputes.

Moral rights under Australian law must be considered to respect the creator's integrity.

A well-drafted agreement protects both parties from liability and infringement claims.

Dispute resolution clauses can save time, money, and sanity.

Intellectual property law

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, January 3: Judge Stoll Faults CAFC Majority for Fact Finding, Darrell Issa to Chair House IP Subcommittee Again, and China to Subsidize Smartphone Sales

The week in IP saw important rulings regarding trademark infringement, patent obviousness, and the copyrightability of memorabilia.

Beyonce's trademark registration for her daughter's name highlights trends in IP around personal branding.

fromBusiness Insider

more#intellectual-property

Miscellaneous

OpenAI has little legal recourse against DeepSeek, tech law experts say

OpenAI may face challenges pursuing legal action against DeepSeek for alleged intellectual property theft due to complexities in copyright law.

#public-domain

Film

Licence to kill: could a James Bond horror emerge when book copyrights expire?

James Bond's original literary works will enter public domain in 2035, allowing competitors to create new adaptations.

fromwww.npr.org

Writing

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

Popeye and Tintin enter public domain in 2025, opening the door for new adaptations and creative expression from classic works.

Film

Licence to kill: could a James Bond horror emerge when book copyrights expire?

James Bond's original literary works will enter public domain in 2035, allowing competitors to create new adaptations.

fromwww.npr.org

Writing

Popeye, Tintin and more will enter the public domain in the new year

Popeye and Tintin enter public domain in 2025, opening the door for new adaptations and creative expression from classic works.

more#public-domain

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Clock is Ticking for Responses to UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

The UK government is considering changes to copyright laws regarding the use of works in training generative AI models.

#legal-challenges

Intellectual property law

Other Barks and Bites for Friday, January 17: Teva Files IRA Challenge amid Second Round of Medicare Negotiations; Ninth Circuit Says Kinetic Sculptures Can Be Sufficiently 'Fixed' for Copyright; Second Circuit Affirms DMCA Safe Harbor Win for Vimeo

The legal landscape around copyright and patents is evolving, driven by court decisions and regulatory actions.

fromItsnicethat

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth Goodspeed on what happens when we treat the past like a stock library

Intellectual property law

Other Barks and Bites for Friday, January 17: Teva Files IRA Challenge amid Second Round of Medicare Negotiations; Ninth Circuit Says Kinetic Sculptures Can Be Sufficiently 'Fixed' for Copyright; Second Circuit Affirms DMCA Safe Harbor Win for Vimeo

The legal landscape around copyright and patents is evolving, driven by court decisions and regulatory actions.

fromItsnicethat

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth Goodspeed on what happens when we treat the past like a stock library

more#legal-challenges

fromVulture

James Gunn's Superman Tied Up in Super Lawsuit

Joe Shuster's estate is suing DC Comics for copyright infringement regarding Superman, potentially impacting upcoming projects.

Marketing

fromDocument Journal

#digital-millennium-copyright-act

The Shoptimist: An advertisement in influencer's clothing

Sydney Gifford's lawsuit against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil could redefine copyright in the context of social media aesthetics.

Meta Secretly Trained Its AI on a Notorious Russian 'Shadow Library,' Newly Unredacted Court Docs Reveal

Meta's alleged use of the LibGen dataset, known to be pirated, is central to the ongoing lawsuit against the tech giant.

Privacy professionals

Second Circuit Rejects Record Labels' Attempt to Rewrite the DMCA

Vimeo won a significant legal victory reaffirming the protections for user-generated content under the DMCA's safe harbor provisions.

Meta Secretly Trained Its AI on a Notorious Russian 'Shadow Library,' Newly Unredacted Court Docs Reveal

Meta's alleged use of the LibGen dataset, known to be pirated, is central to the ongoing lawsuit against the tech giant.

more#digital-millennium-copyright-act

Privacy professionals

Second Circuit Rejects Record Labels' Attempt to Rewrite the DMCA

Vimeo won a significant legal victory reaffirming the protections for user-generated content under the DMCA's safe harbor provisions.

OpenAI opposes data deletion demand in India citing US legal constraints

The lawsuit against OpenAI highlights challenges in AI regulation and copyright issues faced by developers.

Music

I don't want a fight': the Brazilian samba composer suing Adele for plagiarism

Adele's absence from a Brazilian copyright hearing on alleged plagiarism of a samba song underscores legal complexities in music copyright.

fromComputerworld

OpenAI opposes data deletion demand in India citing US legal constraints

The lawsuit against OpenAI highlights challenges in AI regulation and copyright issues faced by developers.

Music

I don't want a fight': the Brazilian samba composer suing Adele for plagiarism

Adele's absence from a Brazilian copyright hearing on alleged plagiarism of a samba song underscores legal complexities in music copyright.

Why We Celebrate When Copyright Expires

Public Domain Day celebrates the expiration of copyright on many works, allowing for creative freedom and reinterpretation.

Intellectual property law

Voluntary Dismissals and Attorney Fees

The interpretation of attorney fees in copyright and patent cases is influenced by circuit splits regarding voluntary dismissals and prevailing party status.

Software development

Ninth Circuit Gets It: Interoperability Isn't an Automatic First Step to Liability

The federal appellate court's ruling supports software developers' ability to create updates for interoperability, fostering innovation and competition.

Privacy professionals

There's No Copyright Exception to First Amendment Protections for Anonymous Speech

The First Amendment protects anonymous discussions regarding illegal activities, including copyright infringement, and courts have repeatedly denied attempts to unmask such speakers.

fromBusiness Insider