Deezer reports that nearly 28% of daily uploaded tracks are fully AI-generated, with over 30,000 such tracks received daily, though they constitute only 0.5% of streams. The platform is actively filtering out AI content from recommendations and playlists to minimize its impact, amid concerns about fraudulent activity and copyright issues. Deezer's efforts include AI detection tools and transparent tagging, as the industry grapples with the rise of generative AI in music.
A U.S. judge ruled that Anthropic's use of copyrighted books for AI training qualifies as fair use, marking a significant legal milestone, but also opening the door to ongoing litigation over copyright infringement and the legality of using pirated content for AI development.
The increasing number of copyright lawsuits against AI companies like OpenAI and Stability AI, filed by big media companies, poses a significant threat to the modern AI industry. The lawsuits claim that AI companies are profiting from copyrighted work, leading to a complex legal battle centered around the concept of fair use. With the legal system's subjective nature and high stakes involved, the outcome of these lawsuits could have a profound impact on the future of AI, akin to the challenges faced by file sharing sites in the early 2000s.
Richard Prince and his galleries have settled two copyright lawsuits brought by photographers over his "New Portraits" series, in which he reproduced Instagram screenshots on canvas. The settlement includes restrictions on reproducing, modifying, or selling the contested artworks, as well as financial awards to the original photographers. The lawsuits revolved around the boundaries of fair use and transformative art, with Prince arguing that his practice is protected by fair use exceptions to federal copyright protections.
OpenAI is facing potential copyright lawsuits from media outlets over its AI chatbots' alleged unauthorized use of news content, with The New York Times already filing a lawsuit seeking "billions of dollars" in damages. The company has engaged in talks with media firms for content deals but faces challenges as US lawmakers and courts examine the legality of AI training. Experts believe the lawsuits could have significant financial and legal implications for OpenAI, potentially leading to settlements or retroactive licensing agreements. The debate over AI's use of copyrighted materials has also reached Capitol Hill, with media executives expressing concerns and calling for regulation.
OpenAI and Microsoft are facing high-profile lawsuits from The New York Times, authors, and media outlets over their AI chatbots, ChatGPT and Copilot, allegedly infringing on copyrighted materials. The lawsuits argue that the chatbots are diverting web traffic, falsely attributing misinformation, and competing with the same outlets they are trained on. While OpenAI claims fair use and training AI models using publicly available internet materials, the legal battle will test the boundaries of copyright law in the AI era, with courts historically favoring tech companies in similar cases. Some media executives are calling for legislative action to strengthen copyright protections for the AI era.
