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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.