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"AI in the Legal Arena: Fair Use Debates and Access to Justice"

The online discussion of AI and law often conflates copyright, trademark, and plagiarism, with many commentators lacking legal expertise. Creative professionals are cautioned against oversimplified interpretations of intellectual property law, especially as venture capital shows interest in minimal legal interpretations. The complexity of computer science and law intersecting creates a challenging landscape, as evidenced by the misuse of DMCA notices against TorrentFreak, the public domain status of Mickey Mouse's 1928 design, and the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement.

via Boing Boing|

##ai #copyright

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"Iconic Disney Characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie, and Tigger to Enter Public Domain in 2024"

The earliest version of Mickey Mouse, as seen in the 1928 short film "Steamboat Willie," will enter the public domain in 2024, marking a significant moment in copyright law. While Disney still holds a trademark on Mickey as a corporate mascot, the expiration of the copyright will allow artists and creators to make use of the original mischievous, non-speaking boat captain version of Mickey. However, more modern versions of Mickey will remain under copyright protection. The public domain status of Mickey Mouse raises questions about what aspects of the character are copyrightable, and Disney will continue to protect its rights in the newer versions of Mickey. Other works, such as Charlie Chaplin's film "Circus" and Virginia Woolf's novel "Orlando," will also enter the public domain in 2024.

via The Associated Press|

#copyright #disney #intellectual-property

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US Court Rules AI-Generated Art Cannot Be Copyrighted, Impacting Hollywood Studios

A U.S. court in Washington, D.C., has ruled that artworks created solely by artificial intelligence (AI) without any human input cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law. The court affirmed the Copyright Office's rejection of an application filed by computer scientist Stephen Thaler on behalf of his AI system, DABUS. The decision follows previous losses for Thaler in his bids for U.S. patents covering inventions created by DABUS. Thaler's attorney plans to appeal the decision, while the Copyright Office believes the court reached the correct result. The case highlights the emerging challenges in copyright law as artists incorporate AI into their creative process.

via Reuters|

#ai-generated-art #artificial-intelligence #copyright-office

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US Judge Rules AI-Generated Art Uncopyrightable

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that art created by artificial intelligence (AI) is not protected by copyright law. The judge upheld a finding from the U.S. Copyright Office, stating that works generated by AI without human involvement are not eligible for copyright protection. The debate over copyrightable AI art continues, with some arguing that AI should be recognized as an author. The U.S. Copyright Office has expressed openness to granting protection on a case-by-case basis for AI-generated work created with human involvement. The ruling has implications for artists and those in the creative industry, as concerns grow about the potential impact of AI on jobs and the quality of art.

via Mashable|