Tag: Authors Rights
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After Their Books Were Pirated to Train AI, Three Authors Won — And Yet the Fight Continues
Exclusive: Three Authors Take a Stand Against AI Training Piracy In a case that could reshape the legal landscape for writers, three well-known authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—stood up against the practice of using pirated books to train artificial intelligence. The plaintiffs, named in a historic class-action lawsuit, argued that their copyrighted…
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Three Authors Win Big in Pirated-Training AI Case: A Landmark Victory and a Longer Fight Ahead
Illustrating a Turning Point in AI and Copyright In a development that could reshape how artificial intelligence organizations source training data, three authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—recently secured a significant legal win after their books were pirated to train AI models. The court’s decision marks a rare moment of progress for writers…
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Manoel Carlos’ Family Sues Globo Over Unpaid Royalties
Background of the Dispute The family of renowned Brazilian author Manoel Carlos has recently initiated legal proceedings against Globo, claiming discrepancies and a lack of clarity regarding royalty payments for his works. This development shines a light on the often-overlooked issues surrounding authors’ rights and the financial arrangements between creators and media companies. Details of…
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Anthropic Judge Rejects $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement
Introduction In a significant turn of events for the AI and creative sectors, a federal judge has rejected Anthropic PBC’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement concerning copyright issues related to artificial intelligence. This decision raises important questions about the future of copyright law and its implications on authors and AI developers alike. Background of the Case…
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Anthropic Judge Denies $1.5 Billion AI Copyright Settlement
Introduction In a significant move for the artificial intelligence and copyright sectors, U.S. District Judge William Alsup has rejected a proposed $1.5 billion settlement related to copyright claims against Anthropic PBC. This decision raises critical questions about the implications of AI on intellectual property rights and the treatment of authors in the digital age. What…
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over AI Training Practices
Overview of the Lawsuit Against Apple On September 5, 2023, technology giant Apple was hit with a lawsuit by a group of authors who claim that the company illegally utilized their copyrighted works to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This lawsuit marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding intellectual property rights in…