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Hollywood Luminaries Advocate for AI Compensation in Content Usage
Prominent figures in the entertainment industry, including Ben Stiller, Ron Howard, Cate Blanchett, and Chris Rock, are urging the Trump administration to enforce copyright laws that require AI companies to obtain permission and provide compensation when using artists' works to train artificial intelligence models.
Celine Dion Warns Fans About AI-Generated Songs
Renowned singer Celine Dion cautions listeners about AI-generated tracks falsely attributed to her, emphasizing the importance of protecting artists' rights and the authenticity of musical content in the digital age.
The Atlantic Uncovers OpenSubtitles Data Set at the Heart of AI Training
A treasure trove of Hollywood dialogue has been repurposed to train AI systems, raising questions about transparency and creative rights.
Producers Behind Blade Runner 2049 sue Elon Musk, Tesla, and WBD over AI Images
The production company who made Blade Runner 2049, Alcon Entertainment, has sued Elon Musk, Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery over unapproved AI images of their film in a new promotional campaign for Tesla’s robotaxi.
Governor Newsom Vetoes AI Safety Bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposed bill meant to implement safety protocols for AI models, disappointing Hollywood talent and AI critics.
Hollywood Workers Union Reaches Agreement Involving Pay and AI
The IATSE reached a tentative agreement with major studios securing pay raises and protection against usage of AI.
Big Tech Starts Campaign to Advocate AI Use in Creative Industries
The Chamber of Progress, including members like Amazon and Apple, introduces a campaign to advocate for the fair use of copyrighted material in training AI.
Hollywood Guilds Rally Behind AI Regulation Bill
Leading Hollywood guilds unite in support of Rep. Adam Schiff’s proposed AI legislation to enforce transparency and protect copyright.
Media Outlets Sue OpenAI Over Copyright with New Legal Strategy
The Intercept, Raw Story, and Alternet file lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of intentionally concealing copyright infringements by removing author and title information from articles used in AI training.
SAG-AFTRA and White House Address AI-Generated Explicit Images of Taylor Swift
SAG-AFTRA and the White House issue strong statements against the unauthorized use of AI to create explicit images of Taylor Swift, highlighting the need for legal action and ethical guidelines.
George Carlin’s Estate Sues AI-Generated Comedy Special
The estate of late comedian George Carlin has sued the creators of an AI-generated special with unauthorized use of Carlin’s work and likeness.
Hollywood Backs New Bill against Unauthorized AI Use
Hollywood spurs a bipartisan bill aimed at granting performers federal-level intellectual property rights to protect against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones.
EU Passed AI Act: Balancing Technology and Ethics
The EU's landmark AI Act sets a new global precedent in regulating artificial intelligence, with potential implications for the entertainment sector.
Judge Dismisses Key Claims in Sarah Silverman’s AI Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta
U.S. District Judge largely dismissed Sarah Silverman’s lawsuit against Meta on copyright infringement, building on findings from another federal judge overseeing a lawsuit against AI art generators.
The MPA Warns of “Inflexible Rules” around AI and Copyright
The Motion Picture Association submitted a 77-page filing to the U.S. Copyright Office, stating that the current framework is sufficient without AI-specific regulations, and inflexible and unclear guidelines may harm creative freedom.
Artists Face Setback in AI Copyright Infringement Case
A federal judge largely dismissed artists' claims against AI art generators over alleged copyright infringement, with one key claim against Stability AI set to proceed.
Music Publishers Filed First Lawsuit against AI
Universal Music Group leads a music publishers’ group charge in a $75M lawsuit against the Amazon-backed AI firm, Anthropic, for mass copyright infringement.
More Authors Join Class Action Lawsuit against OpenAI
More celebrated authors, including John Grisham and George R.R. Martin, joined the Authors Guild in a lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright infringement.
California Lawmakers Propose AI Regulation to Protect Actors
California lawmakers introduce legislation to protect actors and artists from being replaced or exploited by AI in the entertainment industry.
Writers sue Meta and OpenAI for Infringement, Questioning the Legality of AI Training Data
Renowned writers filed lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI for infringement, and the result could set a legal standard for AI training data, or even the destruction of relevant AI systems trained on copyrighted content.