The battle between surging AI development and artist copyright is markedly different from one side of the pond to the other. In the US, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) demands that media companies take action against tech firms using copyrighted content for their training materials. Meanwhile, new copyright laws in the UK aim to […]
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Several major anime piracy websites, including GogoAnime, AnimeFenix, and Anitaku have recently shut down due to copyright claims. These sites collectively received over 100 million monthly visits, highlighting the significant demand for free anime content. The shutdowns come at a time when the legal streaming landscape is becoming more consolidated, with Sony now controlling a
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The ongoing legal battle between major record labels (Warner, Universal, and Sony) and internet service providers (ISPs) over their users’ music piracy and copyright infringement has reached a new phase. These continued court cases highlight the fight between copyright enforcement and unfettered internet access. Labels maintain the right to be compensated for blatant and widespread
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The popular cartoon and anime piracy website KimCartoon has announced its sudden and permanent shutdown, citing copyright infringement complaints as the cause. According to web analytics data, KimCartoon had been attracting over 10 million monthly visits and an estimated 120 million visits over the past year, making it a significant player in the illicit streaming
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The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), a coalition of major entertainment studios including Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple TV+, and others, has claimed victory in a significant crackdown on a massive movie piracy operation based in Vietnam. Working with Vietnamese law enforcement, ACE says it has shut down the Fmovies streaming service and a network
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The U.S. Copyright Office has released the first part of its report on AI, calling for new legislation to address the challenges posed by digital replicas. This comes as senators introduce the NO FAKES Act to tackle similar issues. Federal Law Needed to Combat AI Deepfakes The Copyright Office’s report recommends that Congress establish a
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Sony Music Japan and Bandai Namco Music Live are taking legal action against the popular anime music piracy website Hikari-no-Akari. On June 29, they filed for subpoenas in a US federal court, seeking to uncover the identities of those behind the site. Cloudflare Asked to Provide information on Alleged Copyright Infringers at Anime Music Site
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Legendary rock band Pink Floyd has successfully obtained a court order against an unauthorized merchandise website. They cited trademark infringement and consumer deception. The US court has mandated the shutdown of pinkfloydmerch.com, instructing the domain registry and registrar to disable the site within a week. Unofficial Merchandise Mislead Fans The lawsuit, filed by Pink Floyd
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Four major educational publishers have filed a lawsuit against Google. They accuse the tech giant of promoting pirated eBooks through its advertising platform. McGraw Hill, Cengage Learning, Elsevier, and Macmillan Learning allege that Google’s actions have caused significant harm to their businesses and violate copyright laws. Google Ignored Infringement Notices, Advertises Unauthorized Textbooks The lawsuit
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The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has sent a letter to Congress. They’re urging lawmakers to revamp the Copyright Act’s statutory licensing system. It was written to the leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary Committees. The NMPA has called for an overhaul of the provisions that govern mechanical royalty rates for songwriters and music
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