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The AI Conundrum: Disney Sues Google, Partners with OpenAI

In the confusing, rapidly expanding AI landscape, content creation and entertainment companies are filing massive copyright infringement lawsuits while simultaneously negotiating licensing agreements and striking deals. On December 11, Disney announced a deal with OpenAI. On the same day, it was reported that they accused Google of using its AI technology to engage in massive […]

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Google Slammed with $593M fine in News Copyright Brawl

The French Competition Authority, the country’s antitrust watchdog, has fined Alphabet’s Google $593 million after the company failed to comply with orders on how to approach talks with France-based news publishers during their copyright fight. This fine is in response to international pressure on Google, Facebook and other online platforms for a more equitable sharing

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Mining Magnate Must Pay Twisted Sister for Copyright Breach

A court has ordered Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer to pay damages of A$1.5 million (U.S. $1.2 million) to Universal Music for infringing on Twisted Sister’s copyright for their 1984 hit, “We Not Gonna Take It,” which he used in political ads. The lawsuit claimed that Palmer used the song, with altered lyrics, in advertising

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