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Don't buy Big Tech's 'we need to steal to beat China in AI' bull

Big Tech companies are seeking to relax copyright laws to use copyrighted materials for AI training without compensation.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

1 week ago

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

fromGeeky Gadgets

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromArs Technica

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

2 months ago

can AI art be copyrighted? not if there's no human input, US office says

AI art copyright requires human input; fully AI-generated works are not copyrightable.

The US Copyright Office clarifies that human contributions determine authorship in AI art.

Artificial intelligence

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

4 months ago

Key IP Issues for the Next President and Congress to Tackle: AI and Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

The next administration is expected to focus on addressing IP law issues related to AI, including deepfakes and copyright for AI training.

Artificial intelligence

fromNew York Post

1 month ago

Don't buy Big Tech's 'we need to steal to beat China in AI' bull

Big Tech companies are seeking to relax copyright laws to use copyrighted materials for AI training without compensation.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

1 week ago

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

fromGeeky Gadgets

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromArs Technica

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

2 months ago

can AI art be copyrighted? not if there's no human input, US office says

AI art copyright requires human input; fully AI-generated works are not copyrightable.

The US Copyright Office clarifies that human contributions determine authorship in AI art.

Artificial intelligence

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

4 months ago

Key IP Issues for the Next President and Congress to Tackle: AI and Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

The next administration is expected to focus on addressing IP law issues related to AI, including deepfakes and copyright for AI training.

more#intellectual-property

Artificial intelligence

fromTechRepublic

2 weeks ago

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

UK news

fromThe Verge

2 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromFast Company

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromEntrepreneur

3 months ago

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.

UK news

fromThe Verge

2 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromFast Company

2 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromEntrepreneur

3 months ago

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.

more#artificial-intelligence

#ai

Intellectual property law

fromTechCrunch

2 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromThe IP Law Blog

1 month ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromCreative Bloq

2 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.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Tech Secretary will not be forced' to choose one side in AI copyright debate

Supporting independent journalism is crucial for factual reporting on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and AI.

fromComputerWeekly.com

4 months ago

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.

fromAbove the Law

2 months ago

Law

Morning Docket: 01.30.25 - Above the Law

AI's potential threat to humanity contrasts with its inability to challenge copyright powerhouses.

Illegal streaming may not drive meaningful copyright reform despite ongoing discussions.

Intellectual property law

fromTechCrunch

2 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromThe IP Law Blog

1 month ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromCreative Bloq

2 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.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

Tech Secretary will not be forced' to choose one side in AI copyright debate

Supporting independent journalism is crucial for factual reporting on important issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and AI.

fromComputerWeekly.com

4 months ago

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.

fromAbove the Law

2 months ago

Law

Morning Docket: 01.30.25 - Above the Law

AI's potential threat to humanity contrasts with its inability to challenge copyright powerhouses.

Illegal streaming may not drive meaningful copyright reform despite ongoing discussions.

It Finally Happened-I Consumed AI Content Without Realizing It | HackerNoon

AI-generated music has evolved to a point where it can produce high-quality content that goes undetected, raising issues of ethics and copyright.

#digital-rights

Artificial intelligence

fromForbes

4 months ago

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

4 weeks ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromForbes

4 months ago

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

4 weeks ago

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.

fromPatently-O

3 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromPatently-O

1 month ago

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.

fromPatently-O

3 months ago

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

1 month ago

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.

fromTechCrunch

1 month ago

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

4 months ago

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

1 month ago

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.

fromTechCrunch

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

Intellectual property law

fromConsequence

2 months ago

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.

fromTechCrunch

3 months ago

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

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromConsequence

2 months ago

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.

fromTechCrunch

3 months ago

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

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

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

Intellectual property law

fromArs Technica

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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.

#openai

Artificial intelligence

fromArs Technica

1 month ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

1 month ago

OpenAI wants all the data and for US law to apply everywhere

OpenAI is seeking government support for AI development by promoting fair use copyright laws and opposing restrictive regulations from foreign entities.

fromComputerworld

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

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.

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

OpenAI whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide

Balaji's death was ruled a suicide, raising concerns over mental health in tech.

Concerns about copyright infringement in AI training have been highlighted by Balaji's writings.

fromTechCrunch

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI spoke to government officials about its DeepSeek probe | TechCrunch

OpenAI is investigating DeepSeek for using its API data improperly while facing lawsuits for similar practices from publishers.

Artificial intelligence

fromArs Technica

1 month ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

1 month ago

OpenAI wants all the data and for US law to apply everywhere

OpenAI is seeking government support for AI development by promoting fair use copyright laws and opposing restrictive regulations from foreign entities.

Miscellaneous

fromComputerworld

3 months ago

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.

Miscellaneous

fromBusiness Insider

4 months ago

OpenAI whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide

Balaji's death was ruled a suicide, raising concerns over mental health in tech.

Concerns about copyright infringement in AI training have been highlighted by Balaji's writings.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

2 months ago

OpenAI spoke to government officials about its DeepSeek probe | TechCrunch

OpenAI is investigating DeepSeek for using its API data improperly while facing lawsuits for similar practices from publishers.

more#openai

#us-copyright-office

Intellectual property law

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

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.

Intellectual property law

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

1 month ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromPolygon

2 months ago

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

#public-domain

Film

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

Intellectual property law

fromThe IP Law Blog

2 months ago

The Briefing: Federal District Court Adopts Problematic "Vibe Copyright" Protection in Influencer Fight

#ai-training

Artificial intelligence

fromComputerworld

2 months ago

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.

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromComputerworld

2 months ago

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.

fromGlobal IP & Technology Law Blog

2 months ago

Artificial intelligence

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.

more#ai-training

#legal-challenges

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

3 months ago

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

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

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

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

3 months ago

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

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

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

more#legal-challenges

Miscellaneous

fromVulture

2 months ago

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.

#legal-battles

fromWIRED

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

We Tracked Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in Courts Across the US

The lawsuit between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence signals a broader conflict between copyright holders and AI developers regarding the use of copyrighted materials.

fromAbove the Law

2 months ago

Law

SCOTUS Tells Steve King To Go Away In 'Success Kid' Case Over Legal Fees - Above the Law

Steve King's campaign faced copyright infringement for using the 'Success Kid' meme, highlighting tensions between copyright law and personal values.

fromWIRED

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

We Tracked Every AI Copyright Lawsuit in Courts Across the US

The lawsuit between Thomson Reuters and Ross Intelligence signals a broader conflict between copyright holders and AI developers regarding the use of copyrighted materials.

fromAbove the Law

2 months ago

Law

SCOTUS Tells Steve King To Go Away In 'Success Kid' Case Over Legal Fees - Above the Law

Steve King's campaign faced copyright infringement for using the 'Success Kid' meme, highlighting tensions between copyright law and personal values.

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.

#digital-millennium-copyright-act

Miscellaneous

fromWIRED

3 months ago

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

3 months ago

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.

Miscellaneous

fromWIRED

3 months ago

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

3 months ago

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.

more#digital-millennium-copyright-act

Writing

fromThe Atlantic

3 months ago

Why We Celebrate When Copyright Expires

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

fromPatently-O

4 months ago

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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 months ago

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.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

4 months ago

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.

fromExchangewire

4 months ago

Artificial intelligence

The Stack: UK Gov Addresses Developers' AI Training Rights and Introduces New Online Safety Regulations for Big Tech - ExchangeWire.com

The UK government is proposing new regulations for AI content training and online safety, facing pushback from creative industries.

Privacy professionals

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

4 months ago

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.

Artificial intelligence

fromstupidDOPE

4 months ago

Musical AI and Beatoven.ai Pioneer a Fully Licensed Generative AI Music Platform | stupidDOPE

AI in music can be ethical and sustainable.

Musical AI and Beatoven.ai create a licensed generative AI music platform.

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#copyright-law#copyright-law

Don't buy Big Tech's 'we need to steal to beat China in AI' bull

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

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

Copyright Office suggests AI copyright debate was settled in 1965

can AI art be copyrighted? not if there's no human input, US office says

Key IP Issues for the Next President and Congress to Tackle: AI and Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

Don't buy Big Tech's 'we need to steal to beat China in AI' bull

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

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

Copyright Office suggests AI copyright debate was settled in 1965

can AI art be copyrighted? not if there's no human input, US office says

Key IP Issues for the Next President and Congress to Tackle: AI and Patent Subject Matter Eligibility

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

UK newspapers blanket their covers to protest loss of AI protections

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

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

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

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

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

UK newspapers blanket their covers to protest loss of AI protections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tech Secretary will not be forced' to choose one side in AI copyright debate

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

Morning Docket: 01.30.25 - Above the Law

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

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

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

Tech Secretary will not be forced' to choose one side in AI copyright debate

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

Morning Docket: 01.30.25 - Above the Law

It Finally Happened-I Consumed AI Content Without Realizing It | HackerNoon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brave wants court to endorse scraping of News Corp content

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

OpenAI wants all the data and for US law to apply everywhere

OpenAI opposes data deletion demand in India citing US legal constraints

OpenAI whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide

OpenAI spoke to government officials about its DeepSeek probe | TechCrunch

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

OpenAI wants all the data and for US law to apply everywhere

OpenAI opposes data deletion demand in India citing US legal constraints

OpenAI whistleblower found dead by apparent suicide

OpenAI spoke to government officials about its DeepSeek probe | TechCrunch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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