Nvidia, the tech giant known for its graphics processing units, is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit from a group of authors over allegations that their copyrighted works were used without permission to train the company’s artificial intelligence platform, NeMo. Copyrighted Books Used to Train NeMo Language Model The lawsuit, filed on Friday in a federal […]
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U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger has allowed a copyright infringement lawsuit against X (formerly Twitter), brought by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), to proceed, after dismissing some of their claims. The judge ruled that the primary question is whether and to what extent the social media platform is liable for acts of copyright infringement
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Piracy and illegal streaming continue to siphon billions from the entertainment industry according to a recent report from the US Chamber of Commerce. The losses attributed to digital piracy total an estimated $30 billion annually in the US alone with the global impact topping $71 billion per year. These staggering figures highlight the challenges streaming
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In the most recent chapter of the ongoing AI debate, Microsoft and OpenAI face a new lawsuit. Nonfiction authors Nicholas Gage and Nicholas Basbanes have filed a complaint for alleged copyright infringement. The authors contend that the tech giants “simply stole” their copyrighted works to develop their billion-dollar artificial intelligence system. This lawsuit, filed in
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Leading internet provider RCN faces another copyright infringement legal challenge as Screen Media Ventures, a major independent distributor of movies and TV series, alleges the ISP’s liability for subscribers’ widespread piracy, as they download and share hundreds of films. Despite Screen Media Ventures’ initial attempt to join a related lawsuit, a federal court’s denial prompted
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In 2024, a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces and beloved characters step into the public domain. While Mickey Mouse, from the 1928 animated short Steamboat Willie, garners the most attention, numerous other iconic creations join him, allowing for a resurgence of creativity and reinterpretation. Tigger, Peter Pan and Charlie Chaplin in Public Domain Beyond Mickey,
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A recent legal battle between The New York Times and tech giants OpenAI and Microsoft has escalated into a lawsuit over alleged copyright infringement. The Times has accused OpenAI of using its content without permission to train the widely popular chatbot, ChatGPT. Previously, negotiations between the legal teams of OpenAI and The New York Times
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Altice USA, a prominent internet service provider, faces a new lawsuit from music rightsholders alleging its complicity in widespread music piracy through its services. Copyright Lawsuit Filed by WMG and Sony Against Altice In a recent development, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment have filed a similar lawsuit in the US District Court against
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Twitter, under its new brand name X, faces a copyright infringement lawsuit from Suisa Digital Licensing. The European music licensing organization alleges that the social media firm failed to compensate music authors and publishers whose works are used on its platform. Suisa Digital Licensing Sues X for Unauthorized Music Use In Wednesday’s statement, Suisa Digital
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Federal authorities made a significant breakthrough in New York City as recent raids on storage facilities unearthed a massive stash of counterfeit luxury items. The estimated value of these knockoffs, had they been authentic, could have soared above $1 billion, according to statements released by U.S. Homeland Security investigators and city police. More Than 200K
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