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The Supreme Court's Warhol Decision: A Win or Stifling Effect for Artists?

The Supreme Court's recent ruling in the case involving the estate of Andy Warhol and photographer Lynn Goldsmith has divided experts on intellectual property rights. The decision hinges on the legal concept of "fair use," which allows for the use of copyrighted works without the owner's permission in certain circumstances. The ruling has implications for AI-generated art and literary works that are to emerge, and the still-larger wave of litigation likely to follow. The decision significantly narrowed fair use rights of artists and writers, which some experts believe is not good for the industry.