Federal Judge Advances New York Times' Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI
A landmark lawsuit by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft over AI training data copyright infringement will proceed after a federal judge's ruling. The case, centered on unauthorized use of news articles to train ChatGPT, could set crucial precedents for AI companies' use of copyrighted content.
NaNoWriMo Closes After 25 Years Amid AI and Moderation Controversies
The beloved online writing platform National Novel Writing Month has announced its permanent shutdown after 25 years, citing financial difficulties and recent controversies. The closure follows intense debates over AI use in creative writing and concerns about forum moderation safety.
OpenAI's Ghibli-Style AI Art Sparks Copyright and Ethics Debate
OpenAI's new image generation feature allowing Ghibli-style creations triggered both excitement and backlash from the creative community. The controversy escalated when users began generating inappropriate historical imagery, leading to restrictions and renewed discussions about AI's impact on artistic rights.
Musicians Release Silent Album in Bold Protest Against UK AI Copyright Changes
Over 1,000 artists, including Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, have released a silent album to protest proposed UK copyright laws allowing AI companies unrestricted use of artists' work. The unprecedented protest album features 12 silent tracks and aims to protect musicians' creative rights against AI exploitation.
Meta Employees Debated Using Copyrighted Books for AI Training, Court Documents Reveal
Internal communications exposed in a lawsuit show Meta staff discussed using copyrighted and pirated materials to train AI models without proper licensing. The revelations emerge as the company faces legal challenges from authors like Sarah Silverman in a case that could set precedents for AI training practices.
Record Labels Win Court Order: ISP Must Unmask 100 Alleged Music Pirates
Altice agrees to disclose personal information of broadband subscribers accused of music piracy following legal pressure from Warner and other labels. The case stems from a lawsuit alleging the ISP ignored over 70,000 copyright infringement notices between 2020-2023.
Thomson Reuters Wins Landmark AI Copyright Case Against Legal Research Startup
A Delaware court ruled that Ross Intelligence infringed Thomson Reuters' copyrights by using protected Westlaw content to train its AI system. The landmark verdict could set a precedent for dozens of similar lawsuits involving major AI companies and content creators.
AI-Generated Books Flood Public Libraries, Sparking Quality and Cost Concerns
Public libraries face a growing crisis as AI-generated content overwhelms digital lending platforms, particularly affecting services like OverDrive and Hoopla. The surge of low-quality, machine-created books threatens collection integrity and strains library budgets while raising questions about content oversight.
OpenAI's Media Manager Promise Falls Short as Photographers Left Without Opt-Out Tool
OpenAI has missed its 2025 deadline to deliver Media Manager, a promised system for photographers to exclude their work from AI training data. The revelation highlights ongoing tensions between AI companies and content creators over unauthorized use of copyrighted works for training AI models.
Meta's Secret AI Training Exposed: Company Used Pirated Book Database LibGen
Newly unredacted court documents reveal Meta trained its AI models using LibGen, a notorious pirated book database, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's approval. The revelations emerge from an ongoing copyright lawsuit that could reshape how tech companies use creative works for AI development.