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Marketing
fromDocument Journal
3 months ago

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.
Marketing
fromDocument Journal
3 months ago

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.
#ai-ethics
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month 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
fromFuturism
1 month 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.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Trump admin tells SCOTUS: ISPs shouldn't be forced to boot alleged pirates

Enhanced damages can be $150,000 per work, instead of the usual cap of $30,000.
Intellectual property law
#supreme-court
Photography
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Challenging the Server Test for Image Embedding

The Supreme Court will review the 'Server Test' concerning copyright issues related to embedding third-party images.
The case raises important questions about copyright control for photographers in the digital age.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
6 days ago

Injury vs. Discovery: The Goldilocks Problem and Copyright's Statute of Limitations

The Supreme Court will address the accrual of copyright infringement claims in RADesign, Inc. v. Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.
fromPatently-O
4 months ago
Intellectual property law

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

Photography
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Challenging the Server Test for Image Embedding

The Supreme Court will review the 'Server Test' concerning copyright issues related to embedding third-party images.
The case raises important questions about copyright control for photographers in the digital age.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
6 days ago

Injury vs. Discovery: The Goldilocks Problem and Copyright's Statute of Limitations

The Supreme Court will address the accrual of copyright infringement claims in RADesign, Inc. v. Michael Grecco Productions, Inc.
fromPatently-O
4 months ago
Intellectual property law

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

#artificial-intelligence
UK news
fromThe Verge
3 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
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Jack Dorsey Calls for End to Intellectual Property Law | Entrepreneur

Intellectual property law is under debate as AI advances, with calls for its abolition from notable figures like Jack Dorsey and support from Elon Musk.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
UK news
fromThe Verge
3 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
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Jack Dorsey Calls for End to Intellectual Property Law | Entrepreneur

Intellectual property law is under debate as AI advances, with calls for its abolition from notable figures like Jack Dorsey and support from Elon Musk.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#trump-administration
#salt-n-pepa
SF music
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Salt-N-Pepa sue record label to reclaim rights to their recordings including 'Push It'

Salt-N-Pepa are fighting for their music rights against Universal Music Group's refusal to relinquish ownership of their master recordings.
SF music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Salt-N-Pepa Sue UMG to Regain Masters, Allege Label "Punished" Them by Pulling Songs from Streaming

Salt-N-Pepa are suing UMG for copyright violations related to their master recordings.
SF music
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Salt-N-Pepa sue record label to reclaim rights to their recordings including 'Push It'

Salt-N-Pepa are fighting for their music rights against Universal Music Group's refusal to relinquish ownership of their master recordings.
SF music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Salt-N-Pepa Sue UMG to Regain Masters, Allege Label "Punished" Them by Pulling Songs from Streaming

Salt-N-Pepa are suing UMG for copyright violations related to their master recordings.
#fair-use
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months 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.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

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

Meta's AI copyright battle centers on whether its AI tools can harm authors' book sales, raising significant legal questions about fair use.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
2 months 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.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

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

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

Morning Docket: 05.14.25 - Above the Law

The current legal landscape indicates an erosion of the rule of law, as influential figures exploit system weaknesses.
#creative-industries
Intellectual property law
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Creatives demand AI comes clean on what it's scraping

Over 400 UK creatives urge the government for transparency in AI use of copyrighted materials.
Proposed amendments would safeguard artists against potential copyright violations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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.
Intellectual property law
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Creatives demand AI comes clean on what it's scraping

Over 400 UK creatives urge the government for transparency in AI use of copyrighted materials.
Proposed amendments would safeguard artists against potential copyright violations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 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.
#artist-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ministers reconsider changes to UK copyright law ahead of vote

Ministers are reconsidering copyright law changes in response to artist concerns, moving away from an opt-out system for AI use of copyrighted work.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ministers reconsider changes to UK copyright law ahead of vote

Ministers are reconsidering copyright law changes in response to artist concerns, moving away from an opt-out system for AI use of copyrighted work.
#ai
UK news
fromEngadget
3 months ago

UK creatives protest AI copyright law changes with silent album and campaign

Creative protest against UK government's copyright law changes by musicians highlights potential negative impact on their livelihood.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
3 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
2 months 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
1 month 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 news
fromEngadget
3 months ago

UK creatives protest AI copyright law changes with silent album and campaign

Creative protest against UK government's copyright law changes by musicians highlights potential negative impact on their livelihood.
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
3 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
2 months 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
1 month 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.
Gadgets
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

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.
Privacy technologies
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

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.
#google
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Europe news

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

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Europe news

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

US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Judge: Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers

Mariah Carey won a legal victory over copyright claims regarding her hit song 'All I Want for Christmas Is You', preventing a trial.
#music-industry
Intellectual property law
fromConsequence
3 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.
Intellectual property law
fromConsequence
3 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.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
2 months 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.
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months 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
4 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 months 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
4 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.
#intellectual-property
#creative-works
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Writing

Why We Celebrate When Copyright Expires

Public Domain Day celebrates the expiration of copyright on many works, allowing for creative freedom and reinterpretation.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months ago

Second Circuit Rejects Record Labels' Attempt to Rewrite the DMCA

In a major win for creator communities, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has once again handed video streaming site Vimeo a solid win in its long-running legal battle with Capitol Records.
Privacy professionals
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