Paul McCartney is the latest big-name artist to sound the alarm about AI’s growing impact on creative industries. In a recent statement, the Beatles legend warned that proposed UK copyright changes could let AI companies freely use musicians’ work without permission, "We're the people, you're the government- you're supposed to protect us." And he’s not alone—Elton John has … [Read more...] about Paul McCartney’s Rare Interview on AI Threats to Artists
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Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
In late 2023, a book appeared on Amazon that bore an uncanny resemblance to a popular earlier title. Titled Turtles All the Way Down: In Search of Turtle’s Truth in All Vaccination, this new release mimicked the name and cover of the controversial book published one year prior (right image below). But this time, the content took an entirely different stance, leaving readers … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
In Literature and Arts, Sharing is not Caring: DRM and Copyright Matters
Ever since the Internet expanded into the global market, people have been trying to find ways to leverage tools to gain access to free content. It seems to be typical behavior, but is it an acceptable practice? What about the writers and publishers not getting paid for copyrighted material? Do they matter? Or do they make enough money to justify the sharing of content? There … [Read more...] about In Literature and Arts, Sharing is not Caring: DRM and Copyright Matters
From Page to Screen: Downey Jr.’s Push for Iron Man’s Legacy
Robert Downey Jr. became a cultural icon through his portrayal of Tony Stark, the billionaire genius behind the Iron Man armor, catapulting both the character and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) into unprecedented success. However, as AI technology continues to evolve, Downey is determined to protect Stark’s legacy and his own likeness from unauthorized digital … [Read more...] about From Page to Screen: Downey Jr.’s Push for Iron Man’s Legacy
Authors and Artists Join Forces Against Unregulated AI
The movement to counter unregulated AI usage initially gained traction among writers, who were among the first to voice concerns over AI’s potential to replicate their creative styles without consent. Early on, groups like the Authors Guild led legal challenges, arguing that AI models, often trained on extensive datasets without permission, posed serious risks to intellectual … [Read more...] about Authors and Artists Join Forces Against Unregulated AI
What Happens to Copyrights After Death?
Copyrights are important because they give artists control over how their work is used and shared. But what happens to those rights after the creator dies? Knowing the answer is important, not just for creators but also for their families, since these rights can still hold a lot of value long after someone passes away. What Happens to Copyrights After Death? When someone who … [Read more...] about What Happens to Copyrights After Death?
Publishers score significant legal victory against Internet Archive in copyright battle
In a landmark ruling, book publishers have secured a significant legal victory against the Internet Archive (IA), marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing war against copyright violators. As TorrentFreak reported, the decision, handed down by a New York federal court, underscores the critical importance of protecting intellectual property rights in the digital age. The … [Read more...] about Publishers score significant legal victory against Internet Archive in copyright battle
Publishers drag Shopify to court over allegations of selling pirated books
Shopify has found itself at the receiving end of publisher's ire who have accused the e-commerce platform of selling pirated stuff. The publishers - Pearson Education, Inc., Macmillan Learning, Cengage Learning, Inc., Elsevier Inc., and McGraw Hill - have filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for Eastern Virginia and are also seeking damages to the tune of $500 million, The … [Read more...] about Publishers drag Shopify to court over allegations of selling pirated books
Another Romance Author In #CockyGate-Level Move
Ah, who can forget only a couple of weeks ago when a romance author destroyed any hope of having a career and a dedicated following by being a jerk to other authors? Dubbed #cockygate, author Faleena Hopkins filed a dubious trademark-slash-wordmark on the word "cocky" as it pertains to her Cocky Brothers book series. She then moved forward with threatening other authors who had … [Read more...] about Another Romance Author In #CockyGate-Level Move
US Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Copyright Arguments over Sherlock Holmes
Most people don't think of copyright law when they think of gripping drama and suspenseful twists and turns, but the truth is copyright is actually quite fascinating. Of course, no one is more fascinated right now than the litigants in a case involving copyright over Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes characters. To understand the ramifications of a case that is … [Read more...] about US Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Copyright Arguments over Sherlock Holmes
Copyright Clearance Center Launches RightsLink for Open Access
One of the chief issues that creates underlying buzz in the book industry involves copyright, specifically open access. It's the issue that no one wants to talk about until there's an intellectual property theft, or until research paid for with public tax dollars isn't available to teams of researchers elsewhere. The Copyright Clearance Center, one of the leading … [Read more...] about Copyright Clearance Center Launches RightsLink for Open Access