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Authors file copyright lawsuit against Anthropic for AI model training
20.8.2024
The latest in a series of cases concerning copyright and AI looks at the sources Anthropic used to train its Claude large language models
Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister
15.8.2024
Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a plan and expressed his affection for New Zealand. He is accused...
Sahara AI, Blockchain Project Tackling Copyright and Privacy, Raises $43M
14.8.2024
The large funding round was led by Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital and included participation from Samsung, Matrix Partners, Foresight Ventures and others
US Copyright Office reports ‘urgent need’ for protection from deepfakes
31.7.2024
The Office is calling for the creation of a new law to deal with digital replicas
New bill suggests thwarting AI copycats, deepfakes with watermarks
12.7.2024
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new bill aimed at tackling deep fakes, copyright infringement, and AI training on data it’s not supposed to
New bill suggests thwarting AI copycats, deepfakes with watermarks
12.7.2024
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a new bill to tackle deep fakes, copyright infringement and AI training on data it’s not supposed to
Nintendo Gave Switch Pirates A Chance To Walk Away But They Apparently Refused
2.7.2024
The Switch may be at the end of its life, but Nintendo is still on the hunt for the platform’s biggest pirates. In a pair of new lawsuits, the console manufacture has taken aim at both mod chip sellers as well as the moderator of the popular r/SwitchPiracy subreddit. Read more
Bitcoin white paper returns to Bitcoin.org website
25.5.2024
Due to legal constraints, UK-based users still have restricted access to the Bitcoin white paper on the Bitcoin.org website
Sony warns 700 AI devs, music streaming companies on content misuse
17.5.2024
Sony cracks down on AI developers like OpenAI and Microsoft with a letter that prohibits them from using its content to train or develop commercial AI systems
Baroness’ Letter Sparks Debate on UK’s AI Market Competition
3.5.2024
The UK government faces pressure to address copyright concerns and promote fair competition within the UK’s AI Market Competition. Learn about the challenges posed by generative AI, the role of Big Tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft, and the ongoing efforts to ensure a thriving and ethical AI ...
UK gov't calls for action on AI copyright, market competition
3.5.2024
The U.K. government is under pressure to increase AI oversight following a House of Lords report highlighting the need for stricter regulations for AI standards
Current Copyright Laws Sufficient for NFTs, No Need for New Legislation: US Govt Study
13.3.2024
A recent US government study found that existing intellectual property laws are sufficient to handle infringement related to NFTs. Consequently, there is no requirement for new legislation to tackle this issue, it says.
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U.S. Govt. Study Concludes No NFT-Specific Legislation Needed Yet, Current Copyright Laws Adequate
13.3.2024
The current intellectual property laws are adequate to deal with concerns about copyright and trademark infringement associated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Chamber of Digital Commerce Backs Hermés in Landmark “MetaBirkins” Case
13.2.2024
Blockchain and digital asset trade association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), filed an amicus curiae brief on February 9 in support of French design house Hermès in the company’s landmark MetaBirkins case. Here’s why it matters: Hermés, designer of the legendary Birkin bag,...
Artists Ordered to Pay $9 Million in BAYC Copyright Dispute
6.2.2024
Artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen are mandated by a federal court to pay $9 million in damages to Yuga Labs, following a high-profile legal dispute over unauthorized use of the Bored Ape Yacht Club’s copyrighted non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Yuga Labs Wins Big as Artists Ordered to Pay up...
NFT Artist Ryder Ripps Must Dish Out $9M to Yuga Labs
5.2.2024
NFT artist Ryder Ripps and associate Jeremy Cahen must pay Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) developer Yuga Labs nearly $9m in profit disgorgement. Both have been permanently banned from using the BAYC identifier in any logos or trademarks, a final court judgment on Friday showed. Additionally,...
Unpacking The ‘Pokémon With Guns’ Game Palworld And Its Controversies
22.1.2024
It has been a whirlwind of a weekend for Palworld, the Ark-like survival game colloquially called “Pokémon With Guns.” Pocketpair’s latest has already sold over five million copies since launching in Early Access on January 19, and shot to the top of Steam and Twitch charts over the weekend....
Steam Pulls Fan's Portal 64 Project, But Not For The Reason You Think
15.1.2024
A fun-sounding project, a Nintendo 64 demake of Portal, has been pulled from Steam. It’s developer, however, is imploring people not to get angry with Valve, suggesting his idea was always doomed from the start. And yet, you know, I’m still a bit mad.Read more
Mickey Mouse Is Out Of Copyright And Straight Into Horror (Update)
2.1.2024
The New Year brought the excellent news that Steamboat Willie-era Mickey Mouse has finally entered the public domain, after decades of Disney, er, convincing Congress to keep extending its copyrights. With that, derivative works that don’t directly contravene Disney’s trademarks are now allowed...
New Mickey Meme Coin Capitalizes on Cartoon’s Public Domain Status
2.1.2024
Image Source: Sky News Crypto enthusiasts have created a meme coin inspired by Mickey Mouse, the beloved cartoon character, after the first-ever cartoon featuring the iconic mouse entered the public domain. The newly minted token, known as MICKEY, quickly emerged in the wake of Mickey Mouse’s...