All articles tagged with #copyright infringement
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Financial Times
Amazon is accused of listing products from independent shops without permission, raising concerns about copyright infringement and fair competition in e-commerce.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by rollingstone.com
Mariah Carey was awarded $92,300 in attorney's fees after a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Vince Vance & the Valiants was dismissed due to lack of evidence, with the court criticizing the plaintiff's conduct and sanctions totaling over $109,000.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Engadget
Anna's Archive claims to have scraped and archived metadata for 256 million tracks from Spotify, creating the largest publicly available music database aimed at preservation, though this activity violates copyright laws and Spotify has taken measures against such scraping.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Reuters
A New York Times reporter and six authors sued Google, xAI, OpenAI, and other tech companies for using copyrighted books without permission to train their AI chatbots, marking the first case to include xAI and highlighting ongoing legal battles over AI training data rights.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Android Authority
Anna's Archive claims to have scraped nearly all of Spotify, creating a 300TB archive with metadata for 256 million tracks and audio for 86 million songs, sparking concerns over legality and copyright violations, with Spotify investigating the incident.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Yahoo
YouTube has terminated two popular channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, for creating AI-generated fake movie trailers that violated policies on spam and misleading content, amid ongoing concerns over AI's impact on creative industries and copyright issues.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Deadline
YouTube has shut down two channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, for using AI to create fake movie trailers that misled viewers and violated platform policies, amid concerns over AI-generated content and copyright issues.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Engadget
Sony sued Tencent over a game called Light of Motiram, accusing it of being a clone of Horizon Zero Dawn and other franchise games. The case has now been settled confidentially, with Tencent agreeing to stop promoting the game, which has been removed from stores.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Reuters
A lawsuit has been filed against Disney and James Cameron by animator Eric Ryder, claiming that Cameron copied elements of Ryder's 1990s science fiction story 'KRZ' in the 'Avatar' series, seeking at least $500 million in damages and a court order to block the release of the upcoming 'Avatar' film 'Fire and Ash.' The case focuses on alleged similarities in story elements and themes between Ryder's work and the 'Avatar' movies.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by USA Today
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could significantly impact internet service providers' liability for music piracy, with Cox Communications contesting a $1 billion damages ruling and arguing that holding ISPs responsible for piracy could jeopardize internet access for many users, while the music industry and advocates warn that such a ruling is necessary to combat widespread copyright infringement.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
A Danish man received a suspended seven-month sentence for sharing nude scenes from films and TV on Reddit, highlighting the use of a rarely-used Danish copyright law clause protecting artists' moral rights, with potential implications for future cases involving digital content and AI.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Eurogamer
GSC Game World issued a DMCA takedown against the co-op survival horror game Misery, claiming copyright infringement, which led to the game's removal from Steam. The Misery developer denied copying from Stalker 2 and argued the game is a distinct, original work, though some evidence suggests asset similarities. The developer apologized for offensive comments made in private, and the situation highlights tensions between small developers and large studios over intellectual property.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Music Business Worldwide
The settlement between Universal Music Group and Udio marks a significant victory for musicians and the music industry, as it restricts AI-generated music to a controlled platform, ensures artists' permission and compensation, and challenges the notion that AI training on copyrighted music can be free of cost. This outcome signals a potential shift in how AI and copyright law intersect in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of paying for training data and protecting human creativity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by TMZ
Lizzo is sued by GRC Trust for allegedly sampling their song 'Win or Lose (We Tried)' in her 2025 track 'I'm Goin' In Till October,' which was shared on social media but not commercially released. The trust claims unauthorized use for commercial gain, seeking damages and an injunction, amid previous music disputes involving Lizzo.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Kenny Loggins has requested President Trump to remove his performance of 'Danger Zone' from a fake AI-generated video on Truth Social, which depicted Trump in a controversial and divisive scene. Loggins objected to the unauthorized use of his music, emphasizing the importance of unity and patriotism. The White House has not responded to the request, and legal actions regarding copyright infringement continue against Trump and his campaign.