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AI and Copyright Infringement in 2024 – What’s Next for 2025

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Anyone following news stories about the rapid pace of AI development and creative industries’ ongoing battle over rampant copyright infringement will know that 2024 was a contentious year. AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuits – The Year in Review As the year started, authors sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, claiming they stole their copyrighted works […]

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AI & Copyright Update: WGA and Celebs in the US and UK

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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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Copyright Claims Take Down Major Anime Piracy Sites

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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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Labels Celebrate Piracy Win but Want More From ISP

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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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Cartoon & Anime Piracy Site With 100M Annual Visits Shutters

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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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US Copyright Office Reports on Deepfakes, Calls for Legislation

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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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Google Sued by Big Publishers for Pirated eBooks

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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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Internet Archive Must Face Copyright Infringement Claims

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A federal judge in California has dealt a blow to the Internet Archive. They’ve denied its request to dismiss a portion of a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by major record labels, including Sony Music and Universal Music Group. The case revolves around the Archive’s “Great 78 Project,” which involves digitizing and streaming vintage vinyl records.

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OpenAI Sued by US Newspapers for AI Copyright Infringement

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In a groundbreaking legal battle, a group of prominent US newspapers has launched a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI. They accuse the tech giants of unlawfully using their copyrighted content to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. OpenAI and Microsoft Accused of Copyright Infringement to Train AI Models The eight newspapers, owned by the investment

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