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Consumers’ Mixed Reactions to AI in Entertainment Production
A recent survey reveals that U.S. consumers are split on the use of generative AI in creating film and TV content, with acceptance varying based on familiarity with AI tools.
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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.
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.
AI Concerns Remain in Post-Strike Hollywood
Existential crises in Hollywood, including those induced by AI advancement, may not stop even after strikes wrap.
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.
AI-created Artwork is Not Copyrightable
A recent ruling denies copyright protection for an AI-created piece of art. Would it pause the advancement in employing generative AI to replace human artists?
The Current AI Legal Landscape According to Experts
Schuyler Moore, an intellectual property lawyer, spoke with IFTA about how AI use for creative works is governed by the law.
OpenAI Confronts Lawsuit from Authors over ͏AI Training
This latest class-action lawsuit tests the legal protections for copyrighted works in the age of AI
