A landmark ruling in Germany clarifies that transforming a copyrighted photograph into an AI-generated comic-style image does not necessarily breach copyright, emphasising the significance of creative choices in AI-assisted works. A German appeals court has ruled that turning a copyrighted photograph into an AI-generated comic-style image does not necessarily amount to infringement, in a decision that strengthens the view that copyright protects creative expression rather than a subject matter or general idea. The case involved an underwater dog photograph taken by an animal photographer, who had sued a former business partner after the image was processed through AI software and…
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Researchers from Iowa State University find that journalists tend to avoid humanising AI in their reporting, highlighting the nuanced language that shapes public perceptions of artificial intelligence and its capabilities. Researchers at Iowa State University say journalists are generally careful about describing artificial intelligence in human terms, even though everyday…
A source-code leak at Anthropic highlights the fragility of rights protection amid technological and enforcement challenges, while European courts provide clarity on copyright exceptions and broader issues in IP strategy emerge across sectors. A week that began with a source-code leak at Anthropic and ended with fresh guidance from Luxembourg…
A US federal court has mandated Anna’s Archive to pay approximately $322 million after being found to have scraped vast amounts of music data from Spotify without permission, signalling a potential shift in how courts address digital piracy and data scraping. A US federal court has ordered Anna’s Archive to…
Major AI companies are forging licensing agreements with publishers to manage legal risks and secure content, turning commercial partnerships into a rapidly growing market amidst ongoing copyright disputes. The first major crack in the wall came in July 2023, when The Associated Press struck a deal allowing OpenAI to licence…
A new imitation news site called ‘Las Vegas Today’ emerges within a larger network accused of stealing and repackaging local reporting, raising concerns over ethical journalism and monetisation strategies amid softer tourism figures in Las Vegas. A familiar kind of local-media impostor has resurfaced in Las Vegas, this time under…
Media analyst Thomas Baekdal criticises Google’s new AI Mode in Chrome for bypassing established web security headers, raising concerns about control, transparency, and the future of web security amid rising AI integration. Google’s new AI Mode in Chrome has drawn criticism after media analyst Thomas Baekdal argued that it appears…
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In response to global outrage over misuse of Grok’s image-editing capabilities, X has implemented stricter controls amid investigations and regulatory sanctions in multiple countries, highlighting ongoing challenges in regulating generative AI technologies. X has moved to tighten controls on Grok’s image-generation and editing functions after a wave of viral misuse…
Bandcamp has enforced a comprehensive ban on AI-generated music, setting a stark contrast to Spotify’s nuanced approach and highlighting ongoing industry debates over AI’s role in creative processes and artist protection. Bandcamp has taken a firm stance against the proliferation of AI-generated music on its platform by instituting a comprehensive…
Ofcom launches a formal probe into X following accusations that its AI chatbot Grok was used to produce and disseminate illegal sexualised images, including depictions of children, prompting calls for tougher regulation and international scrutiny. Body Copy The UK’s communications regulator has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social…
Regulator probes social media platform X following reports of AI-generated illegal images, prompting government condemnation and calls for stronger enforcement to combat harmful synthetic content. Body Copy Ofcom has opened a formal assessment of X after reports that the social media platform’s AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate…
A landmark court decision opens the door for collective action in a major age discrimination lawsuit against Workday, highlighting emerging legal questions around AI decision-making in recruitment. Body Copy A federal court has authorised notices to be sent to potential plaintiffs in Mobley v. Workday, permitting the central age‑discrimination claim…
Musicians in Kansas City and researchers raise alarms over the rapid surge of AI-generated music on streaming services, calling for transparency and new rules to protect human artists and cultural integrity. Kansas City musicians are calling for new rules to curb the rise of fully synthetic music on streaming services,…
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