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With an incredible looking puppet and the actor behind Freddy Krueger joining the cast, I might have to check out that R-rated Poohniverse Pinocchio film after all

The R-rated Poohniverse Pinocchio looks promising, featuring a well-crafted animatronic puppet and intriguing horror themes.

The Mouse Trap review parasitic IP horror gives birth to slasher Mickey Mouse

The article critiques the film 'The Mouse Trap' as a poorly executed slasher that fails to effectively utilize its Disney-inspired premise.

United States of America v. Google LLC.: The Witnesses | HackerNoon

The legal scrutiny against Google reflects growing concerns over competitive practices in the tech industry.

Can You Teach an Old Sport New Tricks? The Great Gatsby on Broadway

Public domain entry offers creative freedom without financial burdens.

State of US Journalism Is "Worst I've Ever Seen It," Says Sarah Kendzior

The public domain is under threat of being purchased and destroyed by powerful entities.
Sarah Kendzior and Kelly Hayes discuss the decline of journalism in the U.S. and ways to resist the erosion of shared history and values.
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Don't give AI free access to work denied to humans, argues a legal scholar

Fair use doctrine is the AI industry's defense in lawsuits over copyright infringement.
Copyright protection supporters argue for equal enforcement of copyright laws on AI as on humans.
from www.nytimes.com
1 year ago

When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA

On the surface, Ed Sheeran and Led Zeppelin might not seem to have a lot in common.Sheeran is a baby-faced singer-songwriter whose hummable ballads like Perfect and Photograph have become streaming-era pop standards.Led Zeppelin is a classic-rock colossus whose molten riffs are part of the foundation of heavy metal.
from www.npr.org
1 year ago

Works from 1927 are about to become part of the public domain

Every new year a crop of books, music and films become part of the public domain in the U.S. Jennifer Jenkins of Duke University shares a few of the works from 1927 coming our way.A MARTINEZ, HOST: On Sunday, a new crop of books, music and films becomes part of the public domain, like this aptly titled song.

Don't give AI free access to work denied to humans, argues a legal scholar

Fair use doctrine is the AI industry's defense in lawsuits over copyright infringement.
Copyright protection supporters argue for equal enforcement of copyright laws on AI as on humans.

When Songs Sound Similar, Courts Look for Musical DNA

On the surface, Ed Sheeran and Led Zeppelin might not seem to have a lot in common.Sheeran is a baby-faced singer-songwriter whose hummable ballads like Perfect and Photograph have become streaming-era pop standards.Led Zeppelin is a classic-rock colossus whose molten riffs are part of the foundation of heavy metal.

Works from 1927 are about to become part of the public domain

Every new year a crop of books, music and films become part of the public domain in the U.S. Jennifer Jenkins of Duke University shares a few of the works from 1927 coming our way.A MARTINEZ, HOST: On Sunday, a new crop of books, music and films becomes part of the public domain, like this aptly titled song.
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The Public Domain Benefits Everyone - But Sometimes Copyright Holders Won't Let Go

Trademark protection has no fixed expiration date, unlike copyright. It works on a 'use it or lose it' model.
Former copyright holders of public domain works can use trademark law to maintain control over their intellectual property.

Thousands of Classic Films, Books, Illustrations, and Just Entered the Public Domain - Colossal

A trove of literature, art, film, and music has entered the public domain, allowing for easier access and use without permission or compensation.
Notable additions to the public domain this year include the first Mickey Mouse cartoons, iconic literary works, and beloved children's books.
from WIRED
10 months ago

Sex, Drugs, and AI Mickey Mouse

AI-generated images of Steamboat Willie, the early version of Mickey Mouse, have proliferated after it entered the public domain.
Some of these AI-generated images have had explicit or inappropriate content.
from Creative Bloq
10 months ago

Disney's original Mickey to become royalty free in 2024

The original rendition of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie will enter the public domain on January 1, 2024 with certain stipulations.
Newer renditions of Mickey Mouse and works suggesting affiliation with Disney will still be protected by copyright.

The Public Domain Benefits Everyone - But Sometimes Copyright Holders Won't Let Go

Trademark protection has no fixed expiration date, unlike copyright. It works on a 'use it or lose it' model.
Former copyright holders of public domain works can use trademark law to maintain control over their intellectual property.

Thousands of Classic Films, Books, Illustrations, and Just Entered the Public Domain - Colossal

A trove of literature, art, film, and music has entered the public domain, allowing for easier access and use without permission or compensation.
Notable additions to the public domain this year include the first Mickey Mouse cartoons, iconic literary works, and beloved children's books.

Sex, Drugs, and AI Mickey Mouse

AI-generated images of Steamboat Willie, the early version of Mickey Mouse, have proliferated after it entered the public domain.
Some of these AI-generated images have had explicit or inappropriate content.

Disney's original Mickey to become royalty free in 2024

The original rendition of Mickey Mouse from Steamboat Willie will enter the public domain on January 1, 2024 with certain stipulations.
Newer renditions of Mickey Mouse and works suggesting affiliation with Disney will still be protected by copyright.
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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.

First Pooh, Now Mickey: 'Steamboat Willie' Will Star in Two New Horror Movies | KQED

The second Mickey Mouse horror movie will be directed by Steven LaMorte.
The movie will feature a mischievous mouse that becomes a monstrous reality.

Mickey Mouse entered the public domain. Now he's a horror movie villain.

Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain after the expiration of a 95-year copyright.
Two directors are producing horror movies featuring Mickey Mouse as the villain.

Mickey Mouse has entered public domain and my childhood is already ruined

Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain after the expiration of US copyright.
The internet has responded with a mix of delight and creativity, with horror adaptations and video game announcements featuring the iconic character.

Early Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain-and AI is already on the case

An AI model trained on public domain Mickey Mouse cartoons is now available for creating new still images based on a written prompt.
The results of the AI model are rough and sometimes garbled, but it showcases early experimentation with integrating public domain Mickey into the AI space.

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.

First Pooh, Now Mickey: 'Steamboat Willie' Will Star in Two New Horror Movies | KQED

The second Mickey Mouse horror movie will be directed by Steven LaMorte.
The movie will feature a mischievous mouse that becomes a monstrous reality.

Mickey Mouse entered the public domain. Now he's a horror movie villain.

Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain after the expiration of a 95-year copyright.
Two directors are producing horror movies featuring Mickey Mouse as the villain.

Mickey Mouse has entered public domain and my childhood is already ruined

Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain after the expiration of US copyright.
The internet has responded with a mix of delight and creativity, with horror adaptations and video game announcements featuring the iconic character.

Early Mickey Mouse is now in the public domain-and AI is already on the case

An AI model trained on public domain Mickey Mouse cartoons is now available for creating new still images based on a written prompt.
The results of the AI model are rough and sometimes garbled, but it showcases early experimentation with integrating public domain Mickey into the AI space.
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#AI Mickey Mouse

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Sex, Drugs, and AI Mickey Mouse

AI-generated images of Steamboat Willie, the early version of Mickey Mouse, have proliferated after it entered the public domain.
Some of these AI-generated images have had explicit or inappropriate content.
#information

Could German police's Zelenskyy leak jeopardize the trip? DW 05/03/2023

German media was awash with reports on Wednesday about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Berlin and to Aachen next week.It began with a story in Wednesday's print edition of the Berliner Zeitung (BZ) citing unnamed Berlin police sources as confirming the visit.Most other major national publications soon followed, either using BZ's information or often obtaining more of their own.

Bosses of firm in Sunak conflict of interest row attended Downing Street reception'

Bosses of a company in which Rishi Sunak's wife has shares and that is expected to benefit from a new scheme unveiled in the Budget reportedly attended a Downing Street reception hours after the prime minister denied having an interest to declare.Top staff of Koru Kids, which lists Akshata Murty as a shareholder, are understood to have been present at a No 11 event for the education sector on Wednesday evening, according to The Guardian.

Union calls for more transparency in fight against bullying MPs

The parliamentary watchdog should help crack down on bullying MPs by publishing the number of people who have quit their offices, a trade union has said.The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has been criticised for refusing requests to release data on staff turnover in MPs' offices, with union officials saying a lack of transparency allows endemic bullying to continue.

Police to face questions over Nicola Bulley disclosures

Police will be asked about Nicola Bulley health disclosures to ensure they were necessary, the information commissioner says.John Edwards said personal details should not be "disclosed inappropriately".The 45-year-old disappeared three weeks ago during a riverside dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre in Lancashire.

Tory ministers accused of five-star lifestyle and using public money like a cash machine'

Labour is launching a campaign accusing government ministers and officials of spending taxpayer-funded credit cards on luxury travel and hotels, claiming they are using public money like a cash machine.In an attempt to inflict further damage to the Tory party's credentials as sound managers of public finances, Keir Starmer's party is deploying a social media blitz to highlight five-star hotel visits by the likes of Rishi Sunak and new Tory chairman Greg Hands.

Data watchdog to quiz police over release of Nicola Bulley's personal struggles

A data watchdog is set to probe Lancashire Police about the force's decision to disclose personal details about missing Nicola Bulley.Earlier this week, the force detailed how the mother of two's had been struggling with alcohol and hormone replacement therapy for perimenopause in the lead-up to her disappearance on January 27.

Could German police's Zelenskyy leak jeopardize the trip? DW 05/03/2023

German media was awash with reports on Wednesday about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Berlin and to Aachen next week.It began with a story in Wednesday's print edition of the Berliner Zeitung (BZ) citing unnamed Berlin police sources as confirming the visit.Most other major national publications soon followed, either using BZ's information or often obtaining more of their own.

Bosses of firm in Sunak conflict of interest row attended Downing Street reception'

Bosses of a company in which Rishi Sunak's wife has shares and that is expected to benefit from a new scheme unveiled in the Budget reportedly attended a Downing Street reception hours after the prime minister denied having an interest to declare.Top staff of Koru Kids, which lists Akshata Murty as a shareholder, are understood to have been present at a No 11 event for the education sector on Wednesday evening, according to The Guardian.

Union calls for more transparency in fight against bullying MPs

The parliamentary watchdog should help crack down on bullying MPs by publishing the number of people who have quit their offices, a trade union has said.The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has been criticised for refusing requests to release data on staff turnover in MPs' offices, with union officials saying a lack of transparency allows endemic bullying to continue.

Police to face questions over Nicola Bulley disclosures

Police will be asked about Nicola Bulley health disclosures to ensure they were necessary, the information commissioner says.John Edwards said personal details should not be "disclosed inappropriately".The 45-year-old disappeared three weeks ago during a riverside dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre in Lancashire.

Tory ministers accused of five-star lifestyle and using public money like a cash machine'

Labour is launching a campaign accusing government ministers and officials of spending taxpayer-funded credit cards on luxury travel and hotels, claiming they are using public money like a cash machine.In an attempt to inflict further damage to the Tory party's credentials as sound managers of public finances, Keir Starmer's party is deploying a social media blitz to highlight five-star hotel visits by the likes of Rishi Sunak and new Tory chairman Greg Hands.

Data watchdog to quiz police over release of Nicola Bulley's personal struggles

A data watchdog is set to probe Lancashire Police about the force's decision to disclose personal details about missing Nicola Bulley.Earlier this week, the force detailed how the mother of two's had been struggling with alcohol and hormone replacement therapy for perimenopause in the lead-up to her disappearance on January 27.
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Thirty Years Ago, One Decision Changed Our Connected World

The World Wide Web's launch three decades ago marked the beginning of the Internet's evolution into the revolutionary communications tool it has become.Tim Berners-Lee conceived of the Web at Switzerland's CERN laboratory and persuaded the lab to release it into the public domain for free; he has since credited the Web's massive expansion to that decision.
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'Peter Pan & Wendy' Review: 'Pete's Dragon' Director David Lowery Once Again Shows Disney How It's Done

A thin but lovely film about embracing change, Lowery's latest is a high-flying rebuttal to the soullessness of Disney's other recent live-action remakes.Don't be fooled by the direct to Disney+ of it all: David Lowery's lush and transportive "Peter Pan & Wendy" is neither a creatively bankrupt "live-action remake" in the vein of 2017's soulless "The Beauty and the Beast," nor a similarly hollow "live-action" remake in the "style" of 2019's CGI "The Lion King."

Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.

Ed Sheeran is on trial, accused of borrowing from Marvin Gaye.Listen to the tracks at stake in lawsuits involving George Harrison, 2 Live Crew, Led Zeppelin and Katy Perry that may shape his case.Image The family of the soul star Marvin Gaye (left) sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams (right) over their song Blurred Lines.

ChatGPT is VERY Expensive To Run - Here's Why...

When you have a potentially world-changing technology on your hands that has the latent capabilities to make tens of millions of human beings completely redundant, the last thing you want to be thinking about is operating costs.But OpenAI is a company just like any other company.It has costs, it has to pay its staff, and it is has to invest in R&D and servers.

Keeping Nadhim Zahawi in cabinet during tax probe is insanity' ex-minister warns

Is Rishi Sunak about to dump Nadhim Zahawi?The prime minister is facing a backlash from his own MPs over the decision to keep the Tory chairman in the cabinet despite ordering an investigation into his tax affairs.No 10 appears to be hardening its line on the embattled former chancellor after new details of the tax scandal emerged.

Unorthodox holiday albums that are actually pretty good

From rap to K-pop to punk rock, Document offers the best festive records from across the musical continuum

If you're a struggling artist, you might consider a Christmas album.Each year, come December, the holiday genre gives regular music a run for its money-perhaps part of the reason labels tend to delay their clients' releases until the new year is well behind us.

William and Harry: The royal brothers' rift and the broken promise

It was a pact the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales made together in their younger days, but it ended, Harry said, in heartbreak.The duke, in his Netflix documentary, said he and William promised never to trade or leak stories or brief against one another after witnessing the fallout of such actions in their father's office.

'Peter Pan & Wendy' Review: 'Pete's Dragon' Director David Lowery Once Again Shows Disney How It's Done

A thin but lovely film about embracing change, Lowery's latest is a high-flying rebuttal to the soullessness of Disney's other recent live-action remakes.Don't be fooled by the direct to Disney+ of it all: David Lowery's lush and transportive "Peter Pan & Wendy" is neither a creatively bankrupt "live-action remake" in the vein of 2017's soulless "The Beauty and the Beast," nor a similarly hollow "live-action" remake in the "style" of 2019's CGI "The Lion King."

Stolen or Original? Hear Songs From 7 Landmark Copyright Cases.

Ed Sheeran is on trial, accused of borrowing from Marvin Gaye.Listen to the tracks at stake in lawsuits involving George Harrison, 2 Live Crew, Led Zeppelin and Katy Perry that may shape his case.Image The family of the soul star Marvin Gaye (left) sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams (right) over their song Blurred Lines.

ChatGPT is VERY Expensive To Run - Here's Why...

When you have a potentially world-changing technology on your hands that has the latent capabilities to make tens of millions of human beings completely redundant, the last thing you want to be thinking about is operating costs.But OpenAI is a company just like any other company.It has costs, it has to pay its staff, and it is has to invest in R&D and servers.

Keeping Nadhim Zahawi in cabinet during tax probe is insanity' ex-minister warns

Is Rishi Sunak about to dump Nadhim Zahawi?The prime minister is facing a backlash from his own MPs over the decision to keep the Tory chairman in the cabinet despite ordering an investigation into his tax affairs.No 10 appears to be hardening its line on the embattled former chancellor after new details of the tax scandal emerged.

Unorthodox holiday albums that are actually pretty good

From rap to K-pop to punk rock, Document offers the best festive records from across the musical continuum

If you're a struggling artist, you might consider a Christmas album.Each year, come December, the holiday genre gives regular music a run for its money-perhaps part of the reason labels tend to delay their clients' releases until the new year is well behind us.

William and Harry: The royal brothers' rift and the broken promise

It was a pact the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales made together in their younger days, but it ended, Harry said, in heartbreak.The duke, in his Netflix documentary, said he and William promised never to trade or leak stories or brief against one another after witnessing the fallout of such actions in their father's office.
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#disappearance

All we know about the death of Nicola Bulley

Police who investigated the disappearance of Nicola Bulley issued a statement earlier this month to stamp out speculation after officers returned to the river where her body was found.Police returned to the River Wyre in Lancashire in early April, six weeks after Ms Bulley's body was found in the water, ahead of an inquest into her death which will be heard on Monday, 26 June at County Hall in Preston.

PM says he is concerned about Nicola Bulley disclosures

The prime minister has said he was "concerned that private information was put into the public domain" by police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley.Rishi Sunak told broadcasters that he was "pleased the police are looking at how that happened"."The focus must be on trying to find her," he added.

Nicola Bulley's family speak of devastation as her body formally identified

The family of Nicola Bulley have said they will never be able to comprehend what Nikki had gone through in her last moments as police confirmed her body was pulled from a river.The mother-of-two was discovered on Sunday morning in the River Wyre in Lancashire, more than three weeks on from when she disappeared.

Nicola Bulley's family say she can finally rest', as questions remain over case

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The family of Nicola Bulley have said they can let the mother of two rest now, as questions linger over why it took more than three weeks for her body to be discovered.

Police and media face questions and criticism over Nicola Bulley case

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Questions remain about the case of Nicola Bulley, with both the police and media facing criticism after her body was discovered more than three weeks after she disappeared.

Nicola Bulley identified by dental records after her body was pulled from river

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Nicola Bulley was identified using her dental records, the opening of an inquest into her death has heard.Preston Coroner's Court was told surgeon Andrew Ian Edwards had examined the 45-year-old's dental records, which had been obtained by police from her dental surgery.

All we know about the death of Nicola Bulley

Police who investigated the disappearance of Nicola Bulley issued a statement earlier this month to stamp out speculation after officers returned to the river where her body was found.Police returned to the River Wyre in Lancashire in early April, six weeks after Ms Bulley's body was found in the water, ahead of an inquest into her death which will be heard on Monday, 26 June at County Hall in Preston.

PM says he is concerned about Nicola Bulley disclosures

The prime minister has said he was "concerned that private information was put into the public domain" by police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley.Rishi Sunak told broadcasters that he was "pleased the police are looking at how that happened"."The focus must be on trying to find her," he added.

Nicola Bulley's family speak of devastation as her body formally identified

The family of Nicola Bulley have said they will never be able to comprehend what Nikki had gone through in her last moments as police confirmed her body was pulled from a river.The mother-of-two was discovered on Sunday morning in the River Wyre in Lancashire, more than three weeks on from when she disappeared.

Nicola Bulley's family say she can finally rest', as questions remain over case

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The family of Nicola Bulley have said they can let the mother of two rest now, as questions linger over why it took more than three weeks for her body to be discovered.

Police and media face questions and criticism over Nicola Bulley case

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Questions remain about the case of Nicola Bulley, with both the police and media facing criticism after her body was discovered more than three weeks after she disappeared.

Nicola Bulley identified by dental records after her body was pulled from river

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Nicola Bulley was identified using her dental records, the opening of an inquest into her death has heard.Preston Coroner's Court was told surgeon Andrew Ian Edwards had examined the 45-year-old's dental records, which had been obtained by police from her dental surgery.
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Commons Leader tells MP to check his behaviour' over conspiracy claims

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt has scolded independent MP Andrew Bridgen for sharing conspiracy theories in the House of Commons.North West Leicestershire MP Mr Bridgen raised concerns about the World Health Organisation (WHO), claiming it was an unelected, unaccountable, discredited supra-national body which is hugely funded by the same people who fund big pharma.

Turns out the Bitcoin logo has a tiny design flaw

It's hardly the most famous logo around, and certainly wasn't the work of a hugely well paid design agency.The Bitcoin logo was created by a community forum member back in 2010 - so perhaps we can forgive a few design imperfections.Nearly 13 years later, a Twitter user has shared how a slightly infuriating defect has endured on the vector files - the kind that, while tiny, would be utterly unacceptable on a big brand design.

Why I can't get excited about AI art

Can you get excited about artificial intelligence (AI)?I struggle to.When I asked ChatGPT who my favourite artist was, it said I'd never publicly expressed a preference, because as an art historian I don't do "subjective opinions".Evidently, ChatGPT doesn't subscribe to The Art Newspaper.Even if it gave the correct answer-Van Dyck-I'd still not be excited.

WRU sexism allegations moment' to change sports culture Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said allegations of sexism and discrimination against the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are an opportunity for all other sport organisations in the country to change their culture.The Sport Wales chair was giving evidence alongside acting chief executive Brian Davies at a Senedd committee hearing on Wednesday, which has been looking at the explosive claims made in a BBC Cymru Wales television programme last month.

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother doubles down on defence of Andrew after bathtub photo

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother has doubled down on his attempt to clear Prince Andrew's name, claiming he will not be cowed by the backlash and ridicule of his staged bath photo.Ian Maxwell insisted there were two sides to the story despite his sister's conviction and a multi-million-pound settlement between Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

No trans people in female prison have history of violence against women Brown

No trans women in Scotland's female prison estate have been convicted of violence against women, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said.The Scottish Government announced on Sunday a pause to placing trans prisoners who have a history of abusing women including sexual violence in female jails.The announcement came after double rapist Isla Bryson, 31, was housed in segregation in Cornton Vale prison near Stirling following conviction before being moved to the male estate.

Commons Leader tells MP to check his behaviour' over conspiracy claims

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt has scolded independent MP Andrew Bridgen for sharing conspiracy theories in the House of Commons.North West Leicestershire MP Mr Bridgen raised concerns about the World Health Organisation (WHO), claiming it was an unelected, unaccountable, discredited supra-national body which is hugely funded by the same people who fund big pharma.

Turns out the Bitcoin logo has a tiny design flaw

It's hardly the most famous logo around, and certainly wasn't the work of a hugely well paid design agency.The Bitcoin logo was created by a community forum member back in 2010 - so perhaps we can forgive a few design imperfections.Nearly 13 years later, a Twitter user has shared how a slightly infuriating defect has endured on the vector files - the kind that, while tiny, would be utterly unacceptable on a big brand design.

Why I can't get excited about AI art

Can you get excited about artificial intelligence (AI)?I struggle to.When I asked ChatGPT who my favourite artist was, it said I'd never publicly expressed a preference, because as an art historian I don't do "subjective opinions".Evidently, ChatGPT doesn't subscribe to The Art Newspaper.Even if it gave the correct answer-Van Dyck-I'd still not be excited.

WRU sexism allegations moment' to change sports culture Tanni Grey-Thompson

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has said allegations of sexism and discrimination against the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) are an opportunity for all other sport organisations in the country to change their culture.The Sport Wales chair was giving evidence alongside acting chief executive Brian Davies at a Senedd committee hearing on Wednesday, which has been looking at the explosive claims made in a BBC Cymru Wales television programme last month.

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother doubles down on defence of Andrew after bathtub photo

Ghislaine Maxwell's brother has doubled down on his attempt to clear Prince Andrew's name, claiming he will not be cowed by the backlash and ridicule of his staged bath photo.Ian Maxwell insisted there were two sides to the story despite his sister's conviction and a multi-million-pound settlement between Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre.

No trans people in female prison have history of violence against women Brown

No trans women in Scotland's female prison estate have been convicted of violence against women, Justice Secretary Keith Brown has said.The Scottish Government announced on Sunday a pause to placing trans prisoners who have a history of abusing women including sexual violence in female jails.The announcement came after double rapist Isla Bryson, 31, was housed in segregation in Cornton Vale prison near Stirling following conviction before being moved to the male estate.
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A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library

Books line the shelves at the Rice University Library in April 2022 in Houston.Brandon Bell/Getty Images A federal judge has ruled in favor of a group of book publishers who sued the nonprofit Internet Archive for scanning and lending digital copies of copyrighted books in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

AI can now create images out of thin air. See how it works.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Customize your experience by changing the prompts below
A strange and powerful collaborator is waiting for you.Offer it just a few words, and it will create an original scene, based on your description.This is artificial-intelligence-generated imagery, a rapidly emerging technology now in the hands of anyone with a smart phone.

A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library

Books line the shelves at the Rice University Library in April 2022 in Houston.Brandon Bell/Getty Images A federal judge has ruled in favor of a group of book publishers who sued the nonprofit Internet Archive for scanning and lending digital copies of copyrighted books in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

AI can now create images out of thin air. See how it works.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript.Please enable JavaScript for the best experience.Customize your experience by changing the prompts below
A strange and powerful collaborator is waiting for you.Offer it just a few words, and it will create an original scene, based on your description.This is artificial-intelligence-generated imagery, a rapidly emerging technology now in the hands of anyone with a smart phone.
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Partygate: Johnson should reject any finding that he broke rules, say allies

Boris Johnson should refuse to accept the outcome of the privileges committee investigation if it concludes that he intentionally misled the Commons over the Partygate scandal, his allies have said.Some of the former prime minister's supporters believe he should reject the cross-party group's findings if they decide, based on written evidence and a fractious three-and-a-half-hour evidence session on Wednesday, that he broke strict parliamentary rules.

Rishi Sunak didn't know' Nadhim Zahawi had paid penalty to settle tax case

Rishi Sunak did not know Nadhim Zahawi had paid a penalty to settle a tax dispute when he gave him a cabinet job, it emerged on Monday as a probe began into the affair.The prime minister ordered an investigation into a possible breach of the ministerial code, saying there were clearly questions to be answered.

Partygate: Johnson should reject any finding that he broke rules, say allies

Boris Johnson should refuse to accept the outcome of the privileges committee investigation if it concludes that he intentionally misled the Commons over the Partygate scandal, his allies have said.Some of the former prime minister's supporters believe he should reject the cross-party group's findings if they decide, based on written evidence and a fractious three-and-a-half-hour evidence session on Wednesday, that he broke strict parliamentary rules.

Rishi Sunak didn't know' Nadhim Zahawi had paid penalty to settle tax case

Rishi Sunak did not know Nadhim Zahawi had paid a penalty to settle a tax dispute when he gave him a cabinet job, it emerged on Monday as a probe began into the affair.The prime minister ordered an investigation into a possible breach of the ministerial code, saying there were clearly questions to be answered.
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Adobe is bringing generative AI features to Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro | Engadget

Genaro Molina via Getty Images
Adobe's suite of photo and video editing software has long leveraged the assistance of machine intelligence to help its human users do their jobs, having employed the Sensei AI system for more than a decade to power features like Neural Filters in Photoshop or Acrobat's Liquid Mode.

5 Ways to Introduce Your Kid to Sherlock Holmes, Who's Blowing Up Right Now

As of January 2023, the entirety of the literary canon of Sherlock Holmes has entered the public domain.While the character of Holmes has been in the public domain for quite some time, the remaining stories published in the 1920s were still protected by the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, until now.

2023 Public Domain Debuts: 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Metropolis,' Bessie Smith, Faulkner, Many More | KQED

"For the vast majority-probably 99%-of works from 1927, no copyright holder financially benefited from continued copyright.Yet they remained off limits, for no good reason," Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, wrote in a blog post heralding " Public Domain Day 2023."

Adobe is bringing generative AI features to Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro | Engadget

Genaro Molina via Getty Images
Adobe's suite of photo and video editing software has long leveraged the assistance of machine intelligence to help its human users do their jobs, having employed the Sensei AI system for more than a decade to power features like Neural Filters in Photoshop or Acrobat's Liquid Mode.

5 Ways to Introduce Your Kid to Sherlock Holmes, Who's Blowing Up Right Now

As of January 2023, the entirety of the literary canon of Sherlock Holmes has entered the public domain.While the character of Holmes has been in the public domain for quite some time, the remaining stories published in the 1920s were still protected by the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, until now.

2023 Public Domain Debuts: 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Metropolis,' Bessie Smith, Faulkner, Many More | KQED

"For the vast majority-probably 99%-of works from 1927, no copyright holder financially benefited from continued copyright.Yet they remained off limits, for no good reason," Jennifer Jenkins, director of Duke's Center for the Study of the Public Domain, wrote in a blog post heralding " Public Domain Day 2023."
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How CCTV helped jail fantasist over rape lies after she bought hammer and Pot Noodle

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A woman whose lies spawned a police investigation into false human trafficking and child sex abuse claims has been jailed - after she was caught out by supermarket CCTV.

French town feminises name for 2023 to highlight gender inequality

A person reaches over a sign in the city of Pantin, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, on July 30, 2022.Julien de Rosa, AFP A French mayor has announced that his town's name will take on the feminine form for a year to raise awareness about gender equality.Bertrand Kern, the socialist mayor of Pantin outside Paris, announced the move in a New Year's video message on Twitter earlier this week.

How CCTV helped jail fantasist over rape lies after she bought hammer and Pot Noodle

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A woman whose lies spawned a police investigation into false human trafficking and child sex abuse claims has been jailed - after she was caught out by supermarket CCTV.

French town feminises name for 2023 to highlight gender inequality

A person reaches over a sign in the city of Pantin, in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, on July 30, 2022.Julien de Rosa, AFP A French mayor has announced that his town's name will take on the feminine form for a year to raise awareness about gender equality.Bertrand Kern, the socialist mayor of Pantin outside Paris, announced the move in a New Year's video message on Twitter earlier this week.
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Watchdog to probe welfare check at Nicola Bulley's home days before she vanished

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The police watchdog has launched an investigation after an officer conducted a welfare check at Nicola Bulley's family home days before she went missing.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was notified that an officer from Lancashire Police visited the address on January 10.

Brookfield Defaults on Los Angeles Office Tower Loans

Brookfield's Brian Kingston and 777 South Figueroa Street (left) and 555 West 5th Street (right) and in Downtown Los Angeles (Getty, Brookfield, LoopNet, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons) Brookfield has defaulted on $784 million worth of loans connected to two of its trophy office towers in Downtown L.A. The firm defaulted on a $465 million loan package connected to the Gas Company Tower at 555 West 5th Street and $319 million in loans connected to 777 South Figueroa Street, according to an SEC filing on Friday.

Manchester United Q&A: could Qatari investors realistically buy the club?

According to the Daily Mail on Wednesday, a group of individual Qatari investors will imminently bid to buy Manchester United, the 20-times champions of England.The Qatari offer, the Mail claimed, would blow the competition out of the water.Qatari interest in United has been confirmed by the Guardian, with Jamie Jackson reporting that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, is interested in buying the club.

Classic Movie Screenings at Glen Park Rec Center (SF)

Come to Glen Park Recreation Center (70 Elk Street, San Francisco) on Tuesday nights at 5:30 PM for free movie screenings of classic films that are in the public domain.Call 415-239-4007 to find out what the film of the week is.Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.

James Cleverly says Iran must halt execution of British citizen

The UK foreign secretary, James Cleverly, has urged the Iranian government not to press ahead with plans to execute a British-Iranian dual national found guilty of spying for MI6.Alireza Akbari, a former Iranian deputy defence minister who has lived in the UK for more than a decade, could be executed within days after he was found guilty by the revolutionary courts of being a senior spy for M16.

IP Goes Pop! You Can't Do That - What IP Cannot Protect

Who holds the patent on gravity?Who collects the royalties for the speed of light?In this episode of IP Goes Pop! Volpe Koenig Shareholders and podcasts hosts, Michael Snyder and Joseph Gushue, explore what intellectual property (trade secrets, trademarks, patents and copyrights) cannot protect.Hint- some things excluded from IP protection include the Laws of Nature such as gravity, the speed of light and even Einstein's theory of relativity E=MC 2. Abstract ideas are another.

SNP MP to face probe after sharing Speaker's correspondence on social media

An SNP MP will face a probe by the Commons watchdog after he shared correspondence with Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle on social media.Conservative former Cabinet minister David Davis claimed the actions of John Nicolson, who shared the Commons Speaker's correspondence on Twitter, constitutes a clear breach of parliamentary rules.
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