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Yuga Labs Awarded $1.6 Million in Damages in NFT Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Ryder Ripps
27.10.2023
A California federal judge said that Yuga Labs, the blockchain company behind some of the most popular collectibles of the NFT boom, is entitled to receive nearly $1.6 million in damages, plus legal fees, from a conceptual artist and his business partner who copied Bored Ape’s NFT art....
Ryder Ripps ordered to pay Yuga Labs $1.6M in copyright lawsuit
27.10.2023
The NFT artists were also ordered to cover Yuga Labs’ legal fees after determining the trademark infringement constituted an “exceptional case.”
How Google’s AI legal protections can change art and copyright protections
26.10.2023
Amid myriad legal accusations surrounding its AI services, Google stands its ground, vowing to protect its users
PS5 Slim Disc Drive Comes With Bizarre Online Requirements
25.10.2023
Sony’s forthcoming smaller PlayStation 5 will make the disc drive swappable, allowing owners to remove or connect it as they wish. However, a new leak of the upcoming slim redesign points to an internet connection being required for the Blu-Ray player’s initial setup, igniting fears it will one...
Universal Music Group sues Anthropic AI over copyright infringement
19.10.2023
Universal Music Group, Concord Publishing and ABKCO Music & Records alleged that Anthropic “unlawfully” copied and disseminated “vast amounts of copyrighted works” from the publishers
MetaMask briefly pulled from App Store, British MPs argue for caution with NFT copyright infringement: Nifty Newsletter, Oct. 11–Oct. 17
18.10.2023
Decentraland Foundation executive director Yemel Jardis believes the NFT market slump is not a sign of regression but maturity
Google to protect users in AI copyright accusations
13.10.2023
Google explicitly stated that only seven products fall under this legal protection excluding Google's Bard search tool
Trader Joe’s grocery store files trademark lawsuit against Trader Joe DEX
12.10.2023
Among the claims included allegations of federal trademark infringement and dilution, with Trader Joe allegedly capitalizing on the store's "name, goodwill, and brand recognition"
UK committee to look into NFT copyright infringement
11.10.2023
A UK committee comprising groups from various political organizations has requested the government get connected with non-fungible token spaces and look into copyright violations, thereby setting up more effective practices for safeguarding the interests of builders. It is conceivable for...
U.K. Government Urged to Address NFT Copyright Infringement – Here's the Latest
11.10.2023
A cross-party committee in the United Kingdom has called on the government to collaborate with non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces in order to combat copyright infringement.
In a report released on Wednesday, the committee outlined its recommendations, which also included suggestions...
UK Parliament Committee Urges Government to Address NFT Copyright Infringement
11.10.2023
The UK’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, a cross-party parliament group, is recommending the Government take action on the “widespread copyright infringement” in non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The committee MPs have warned that the promotion of cryptocurrencies in professional sports is putting...
British MPs urge action on NFT copyright infringement, crypto fan tokens
11.10.2023
A U.K. parliamentary committee called for a crack down on sports fan tokens and recommended the government issue a code of conduct for NFT platforms
U.K. Group Calls for NFT Copyright Infringement Safeguards and Code of Conduct
11.10.2023
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which includes representatives from several political parties, started an inquiry into non-fungible tokens in November
Meta refutes claims of copyright infringement in AI training
20.9.2023
In a lawsuit against Sarah Silverman and other authors Meta claims its AI system does not create copyright infringing material
Grammy CEO clarifies AI Drake song ineligible for award over copyright issues
13.9.2023
The Record Academy executive clearly stated that the track is “not eligible” and cited that the vocals were not legally obtained nor were they clear by the label or artist
Blockchain Firm Raises Millions From Andreessen Horowitz, Paris Hilton to Help Monetize AI Mashups
7.9.2023
Investors led by Andreessen Horowitz have backed a company that has set out to help content creators monetize their work in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The tech firm intends to employ blockchain technology to track remixes and mashups that have been spreading online since the invent...
US Copyright Office issues notice of inquiry on artificial intelligence
30.8.2023
The inquiry seeks information and comment on issues related to the content AI produces and how policy makers should treat AI that imitates or mimics human artists
British MPs call on government to scrap AI exemptions that hurt artists
30.8.2023
A bipartisan committee of British MPs said Rishi Sunak’s government must prioritize the rights of musicians and creators over AI developers
US judge rules in favor of human ingenuity, denies copyright for AI art
20.8.2023
This ruling shifts the conversation on AI and copyright, underscoring the significance of human creativity in intellectual property
Twitch King xQc Does The Worm In The Middle Of Copyright Debate
8.8.2023
Twitch and Kick wunderkind Félix Lengyel, who’s better known online as xQc, got into an ugly spat with podcaster and YouTuber Ethan Klein, or h3h3productions, about the former’s infamously low-effort reaction videos. The August 7 H3 Podcast channel livestream was originally intended to be...