“Torrenting from a corporate laptop doesn’t feel right”: Meta emails unsealed: Meta’s alleged torrenting and seeding of pirated books complicates copyright case.
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/02/meta-torrented-over-81-7tb-of-pirated-books-to-train-ai-authors-say/

’Aimed to harass’: Swara Bhasker reacts after X suspends Tanu Weds Manu actress’ account permanently
livemint.com/news/aimed-to-harass-swara-bhasker-reacts-after-x-suspends-tanu-weds-manu-actress-account-permanently-11738245107702.html

Meta staff torrented nearly 82TB of pirated books for AI training — court records reveal copyright violations
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/meta-staff-torrented-nearly-82tb-of-pirated-books-for-ai-training-court-records-reveal-copyright-violations

New Bill to Effectively Kill Anime & Other Piracy in the U.S. Gets Backing by Netflix, Disney & Sony
cbr.com/america-new-piracy-bill-netflix-disney-sony-backing/

I agree with OpenAI: You shouldn’t use other peoples’ work without permission: Op-ed: OpenAI says DeepSeek used its data improperly. That must be frustrating!
arstechnica.com/ai/2025/01/i-agree-with-openai-you-shouldnt-use-other-peoples-work-without-permission/

Quick Glance: DeepSeek's Estimated Hardware Costs Surpass $500 Million
- DeepSeek reported its training costs for the latest AI model at $5.576 million, excluding prior research and experimental costs.
- A new report from SemiAnalysis estimates that DeepSeek's total hardware spend exceeds $500 million throughout its history.
- Analysts praise the quality of DeepSeek's model, warning that U.S. chip export restrictions to China may jeopardize national competitiveness.
- Founded in 2023, DeepSeek focuses on large language models and artificial general intelligence, remaining fully owned by High-Flyer.
Democrat teams up with movie industry to propose website-blocking law: Proposed US law slammed as “censorious” and an “Internet kill switch.”…
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/01/movie-industry-loves-bill-that-would-force-isps-to-block-piracy-websites/

New Law Would Create an ‘Internet Kill Switch’ to Fight Movie Piracy Sites: The Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) would let copyright holders force ISPs to ...
gizmodo.com/new-law-would-create-an-internet-kill-switch-to-fight-movie-piracy-sites-2000557188

MAGA Senator Floats Crazy Plan for ‘Pirates’ to Fight Cartels and Take a Cut: Mike Lee has been fantasizing about state-sponsored piracy for more than a decade.
thedailybeast.com/maga-senator-mike-lee-floats-crazy-plan-for-pirates-to-fight-cartels-and-take-a-cut/


Eminem publisher sues Ford dealer over F-150 ads featuring 'Lose Yourself': The copyright infringment lawsuit is the latest legal battle waged by Eminem ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2025/01/27/eminem-publisher-sues-ford-dealer-over-f-150-ads-with-lose-yourself/77978114007/

Woman Decided to Sue Taylor Swift After Watching Eras Tour: The woman suing Taylor Swift's production company said she noticed alleged copyright infringement ...
newsweek.com/woman-sues-taylor-swift-eras-tour-2021717

In Manama, leadership of Combined Task Force 151 - CTF-151 - officially handed over from Türkiye to Pakistan, marking a new chapter in securing shipping lanes ... Show more

Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal
techspot.com/news/106403-switch-modder-arrested-japan-nintendo-admits-emulation-technically.html

Disney sued for $10billion in Moana 2 copyright claim: Bucky Woodall claims there are clear overlaps between Moana 2 and his screenplay
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/moana-2-disney-buck-woodall-copyright-infringement-b2678377.html

High Powered Lawyer: I Won’t Represent Meta Any More Thanks to Zuckerberg’s MAGA Turn
thedailybeast.com/lawyer-mark-lemley-i-wont-represent-meta-any-more-thanks-to-zuckerbergs-maga-turn/


Fans OK with illegal streaming of NBA games: Over 80% of fans say they are not morally against pirating NBA games.
axios.com/2025/01/08/nba-fans-illegal-streaming-survey

Lawsuit says Mark Zuckerberg approved Meta's use of pirated materials to train Llama AI
engadget.com/ai/lawsuit-says-mark-zuckerberg-approved-metas-use-of-pirated-materials-to-train-llama-ai-141548827.html

Death of former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower confirmed as suicide: authoritiesOpenAI whistleblower found dead by suicide in San Francisco apartment | Edmonton Journal
It sure looks like OpenAI trained Sora on game content — and legal experts say that could be a problem
techcrunch.com/2024/12/11/it-sure-looks-like-openai-trained-sora-on-game-content-and-legal-experts-say-that-could-be-a-problem/

Quick Glance: ChatGPT and Sora face significant outage
- OpenAI reports a major outage affecting ChatGPT, Sora, and its API, with recovery efforts underway since 4:55 PM PT.
- The cause of the outage remains unclear, but updates indicate that services are gradually coming back online.
- The outage coincided with OpenAI's integration launch with Apple in iOS 18.2, potentially causing increased server traffic.
- This disruption follows a global service interruption at Meta and occurs during OpenAI's '12 days of shipmas' event, which introduces new products daily.
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PM Internship Scheme explained - Top of the Morning | Podcast on Spotify
PM Internship Scheme explained - Top of the Morning | Podcast on Spotify
Task force tackles illicit goods, piracy, counterfeiting - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/12/07/task-force-tackles-illicit-goods-piracy-counterfeiting/

Star Showbiz : Read more here: 'Pushpa 2' leaked online hours after release | The Daily Star
Quick Glance: Tragic Incident at Pushpa 2 Premiere in Hyderabad
- A 39-year-old woman died and her nine-year-old son was critically injured during a stampede at the premiere of Pushpa 2 in Hyderabad.
- The victim, M Revathi, attended the screening with her family when a rush occurred as actor Allu Arjun arrived.
- The theatre gates collapsed under crowd pressure, prompting police intervention to control the chaos.
- Authorities have initiated a criminal case against the theatre management for failing to ensure crowd control measures.
5 Canadian news media begin legal action against OpenAI: Five Canadian news media companies have initiated legal action against OpenAI, the company behind ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/5-canadian-news-media-begin-legal-action-against-openai-3764741

Quick Glance: Canadian Media Outlets Sue OpenAI Over Copyright Issues
- A coalition of major Canadian media companies is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement related to ChatGPT.
- Five leading news organizations, including CBC and Toronto Star, filed the lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
- The plaintiffs are seeking billions in damages and CAD 20,000 per article allegedly misused.
- OpenAI stated it has not reviewed the allegations but claimed its models rely on publicly available data.
Canadian news publishers sue OpenAI over alleged copyright infringement: A coalition of Canadian news publishers, including The Canadian Press, Torstar ...
apnews.com/article/canada-news-publishers-lawsuit-chatgpt-3e1790fcf4c9f001f1d32609c4d547af

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Dev Has Had Enough With the Constant Denuvo Posts, Confirms DRM Is Not in the Game at All - IGN
ign.com/articles/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-dev-has-had-enough-with-the-constant-denuvo-posts-confirms-drm-is-not-in-the-game-at-all

Elon Musk is being sued by producers of 'Blade Runner 2049' over alleged copyright infringement
indy100.com/news/elon-musk-sued-blade-runner

Quick Glance: Blade Runner Producers Sue Elon Musk for Copyright Violation
- Alcon Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and Tesla for allegedly using AI-generated images that closely resemble scenes from 'Blade Runner 2049.'
- The suit claims Musk showcased these images during a presentation for a new autonomous Robotaxi after his request for permission was denied.
- Musk is accused of infusing his controversial political views, which some view as 'hate speech,' into the content of the presentation.
- The lawsuit also includes mention of a major media company that was involved in facilitating the event.
The true cost of game piracy: 20 percent of revenue, according to a new study: Analysis of Denuvo DRM cracking shows significant impacts on publishers’ bottom ...
arstechnica.com/gaming/2024/10/the-true-cost-of-game-piracy-20-percent-of-revenue-according-to-a-new-study/

'It even breaks my heart a bit': Denuvo pushes back on its haters, says Steam forums are a 'very toxic, very hostile environment'
pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-headsets/it-even-breaks-my-heart-a-bit-denuvo-pushes-back-on-its-haters-says-steam-forums-are-a-very-toxic-very-hostile-environment/

Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind ‘BLADE RUNNER 2049,’ has sued Tesla, CEO Elon Musk, and Warner Bros. Discovery ... Show more
Nintendo, famed for hating emulation, likely using Windows PCs to emulate SNES games at its museum
techspot.com/news/105139-nintendo-famed-hating-emulation-likely-using-windows-pcs.html

Mark Zuckerberg faces deposition in AI copyright lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and other authors
apnews.com/article/ai-copyright-lawsuit-zuckerberg-deposition-sarah-silverman-meta-df4dec4aef8924d38d258212e0654a3d

Miley Cyrus is sued for allegedly copying a Bruno Mars song: Explaining the lawsuit
today.com/popculture/news/miley-cyrus-sued-flowers-bruno-mars-rcna171425

Quick Glance: Miley Cyrus Faces Lawsuit Over 'Flowers' Similarities
- Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for allegedly copying elements from Bruno Mars' song "When I Was Your Man" in her hit "Flowers."
- Tempo Music Investments, claiming a share of Mars' copyright, asserts that the melody, harmony, and chorus of "Flowers" were intentionally taken.
- Bruno Mars is not a plaintiff in the case, and representatives for both artists have not responded to requests for comments.
- Cyrus recently won two Grammys for "Flowers" and expressed her joy over the recognition after 20 years in the music industry.
The White Stripes file lawsuit against Trump over use of song: ‘This machine sues fascists’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4870808-the-white-stripes-sue-donald-trump/

New Zealand wants to deport Kim Dotcom: Attorney General Goldsmith has signed an extradition request from the USA. If convicted, the businessman faces many years ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/neuseeland-will-kim-dotcom-ausweisen-19921708.html

Family of Isaac Hayes sues Trump for playing his song at rallies: The family of late soul singer Isaac Hayes filed a suit against former President Trump’s ...
trib.al/INmTlIC

Nyashinski ordered to release Tecno contract details in legal battle with producer
nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/nyashinski-ordered-to-release-tecno-contract-producer-4721572

Commentary: Japan’s AI stance is betraying its anime artists: From Studio Ghibli to Pokemon, Japan’s creatives have driven its influence and must be protected ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/japan-anime-creative-industries-ai-copyright-4537441

Yikes: a full build of Space Marine 2 has seemingly leaked online almost 2 full months before release
pcgamer.com/games/action/yikes-a-full-build-of-space-marine-2-has-seemingly-leaked-online-almost-2-full-months-before-release/

Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s Owner Over Social Media Ads That Used ‘Sabotage’: Oh my God, it's a mirage. I'm tellin' y'all, it's a massive ...
gizmodo.com/beastie-boys-sue-chilis-owner-over-social-media-ads-that-used-sabotage-2000469603

Quick Glance: Beastie Boys sue Chili's for unauthorized use of 'Sabotage' in ads
- The Beastie Boys are taking legal action against the owner of Chili's for using their song 'Sabotage' in social media ads without permission.
- They claim that Chili's used the iconic group's song 'Sabotage' to promote the restaurant chain, leading to copyright infringement and unfair competition.
- A provision in Adam Yauch's will prohibits the use of their music for third-party product advertising purposes.
- The Beastie Boys are seeking damages of at least $150,000, a permanent injunction to stop the use of their music, and removal of the unauthorized video.
Sony, Universal, Warner sue over AI music copyright violations: Sony, Universal and Warner claim AI software steals music to "spit out" similar work.
bbc.com/news/articles/ckrrr8yelzvo

Quick Glance: Record Labels Sue AI Music Generators Suno, Udio for Copyright Infringement
- Major record labels UMG, Sony, and Atlantic Records have filed a lawsuit against AI music generation companies Suno and Udio for alleged copyright infringement.
- The labels claim that Suno trained AI models by downloading copyrighted music and generating similar-sounding tracks.
- Suno is accused of replicating the quirks of artists like Jason Derulo, proving its models are based on copyrighted music.
- Platforms like Suno and Udio are gaining popularity as more companies experiment with advanced AI music generation applications.
Beyoncé in trouble for alleged copyright infringement over Break My Soul song: Beyoncé has reportedly been charged of copyright infringement in a new lawsuit for ...
thenews.com.pk/latest/1192659-beyonce-in-trouble-for-alleged-copyright-infringement-over-break-my-soul-song

Nintendo obliterates 8,535 Yuzu repos — Nintendo's most effective DMCA takedown campaign in years
tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/nintendo-obliterates-8535-yuzu-repos-nintendos-most-effective-dmca-takedown-campaign-in-years

Schiff unveils AI training transparency measure: Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) unveiled legislation on Tuesday that would require companies using copyrighted ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4583318-schiff-unveils-ai-training-transparency-measure/

Quick Glance: OpenAI and Meta Prepare New AI Models Capable of 'Reasoning'
- OpenAI and Meta are on the verge of releasing new artificial intelligence models that are said to be capable of reasoning and planning.
- These upgrades are part of a wave of new large language models being released this year.
- Reasoning and planning are key steps towards achieving 'artificial general intelligence', allowing chatbots and virtual assistants to complete sequences of related tasks.
Florida Law Ups Penalties for Retail Theft, Porch Pirates: Florida Gov. Ron Desantis signed legislation with strong provisions to increase penalties for retail ...
smallbiztrends.com/florida-law-retail-theft-porch-pirate-law/

Researchers seek to ‘poison’ art so AI platforms can’t copy it: University of Chicago researchers developed a tool called Nightshade intended to disrupt AI image ...
nbcnews.com/tech/ai-image-generators-nightshade-copyright-infringement-rcna144624

India brings back 35 Somali pirates as part of operations near Red Sea: NEW DELHI - The Indian navy handed over 35 Somali pirates to the police in Mumbai on ...
asiaone.com/asia/india-brings-back-35-somali-pirates-part-operations-near-red-sea

Quick Glance: India Repatriates 35 Somali Pirates After Anti-Piracy Operations
- After 100 days of anti-piracy operations east of the Red Sea, the Indian navy handed over 35 Somali pirates to the police in Mumbai.
- The pirates were captured from a cargo ship named Ruen that was hijacked off the Somali coast three months ago.
- India has been actively engaging with 18 incidents, utilizing a fleet of 21 ships and rotating 5,000 personnel to board and investigate over 1,000 vessels.
- During their mission since mid-December, there have been 57 drone or missile attacks or sightings, with the Indian navy assisting in securing some of the targeted ships.
‘It’s not Banksy’s; it’s mine’: artist says Bristol plaque to adulterer is a copy
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/mar/25/its-not-banksys-its-mine-artist-says-bristol-plaque-to-adulterer-is-a-copy

Nintendo says Yuzu played a large role in encouraging piracy of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. trib.al/z8nN2AB
Elon Musk’s X must face copyright infringement suit by music publishers, federal judge says
cnn.com/2024/03/06/tech/x-lawsuit-music-elon-musk/

George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel Alleging ‘Fraud’ Over Using Cameo Videos: George Santos filed a suit against Jimmy Kimmel alleging fraud and copyright ...
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/george-santos-jimmy-kimmel-fraud-copyright-lawsuit-cameo-1234970660/

Quick Glance: Jimmy Kimmel hints at exiting his late-night show
- Host Jimmy Kimmel, 56, considers ending his ABC show soon.
- Kimmel's late-night talk show contract ends in two years.
- Uncertain about post-show plans, Kimmel has various hobbies to stay occupied.
- Despite avoiding stand-up comedy, he intends to remain involved in other projects.
Performance Reviews Will Bite This Year. Be Ready.: Bosses are delivering tougher criticism as companies squeeze more productivity from workers ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/more-of-us-will-get-harsh-reviews-this-year-heres-what-to-do-about-it-72b62138

What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?: Temu aggressively markets "hot deals," such as a hooded button-up fleece jacket for $8.32 ...
npr.org/2024/02/14/1230907159/temu-shopping-app-super-bowl-ads

Quiz: Name our men's Player of the Month winners | Quiz | News: Can you remember who were our star performers in each month during the past five seasons?
arsenal.com/news/quiz-name-our-mens-player-month-winners

Star Showbiz : Read more: tinyurl.com/5cen5hrb The accused admitted during preliminary questioning to embezzling over Tk one crore in the last six months through this criminal ... Show more
Palworld accused of copying Pokémon models, developer pushes back, says artists are being slandered
pcgamer.com/palworld-accused-of-copying-pokemon-models-developer-pushes-back-says-artists-are-being-slandered/

Palworld: Pokémon Company to investigate copying claims: The people behind Pikachu and friends finally comment on the wildly successful "Pokémon with guns".
bbc.com/news/newsbeat-68092330

Sparta quickly falls behind against Go Ahead Eagles - Sparta Rotterdam
sparta-rotterdam.nl/sparta-ontvangt-go-ahead-eagles-op-uitverkocht-kasteel/

George Carlin Estate Sues Makers of AI Comedy Special for Likeness Theft and Copyright Infringement
thewrap.com/george-carlin-estate-sues-makers-of-ai-comedy-special/

Quick Glance: Lawsuit Filed Over AI-Generated George Carlin Show
- George Carlin's estate has filed a lawsuit against the creators of a one-hour video featuring an AI-generated version of him.
- The lawsuit was filed in California Federal Court, alleging copyright infringement and a violation of the late comedian's right to publicity.
- The video does not show a visual representation of Carlin, but instead displays a series of AI-generated images.
- The lawsuit claims that the defendants' AI-generated 'George Carlin Special' is not a creative work, but rather a simple theft of a great American artist's work.
Kat Von D Inked a Tattoo of Miles Davis. Jurors Say She Did Not Violate Copyright Law.
nytimes.com/2024/01/27/arts/kat-von-d-miles-davis-tattoo-copyright-trial.html

Quiz: Name our top Premier League assist makers | Quiz | News: See if you can work out which players have set up the most goals for their teammates since 1992
arsenal.com/news/quiz-name-our-top-premier-league-assist-makers

Uniqlo sues Chinese fast-fashion rival Shein to defend hit bag: Fast Retailing joins rival Hennes & Mauritz in suing Shein for copyright infringement in Hong ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/16/companies/uniqlo-sues-shein/

Welcome to the public domain, Mickey Mouse: The version of Mickey Mouse seen in Steamboat Willie and Plane Crazy enters the public domain alongside the play ...
theverge.com/24006670/mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie-enters-copyright-public-domain-2024

Quick Glance: Mickey Mouse: Freedom at Last!
- The original version of Mickey Mouse enters the public domain.
- Mickey Mouse is no longer restricted by Disney's copyright regulations after almost a century.
- Early versions of Minnie Mouse and other works also enter the public domain.
- There are many exciting new works that advocates have awaited for decades.
I wanted to run mad seeing my movie pirated – Toyin Abraham: Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has lamented the activities of those who pirated her movie titled ...
punchng.com/i-wanted-to-run-mad-seeing-my-movie-pirated-toyin-abraham/

Disney has fought to keep its copyright of the famous cartoon character as long as possible. ti.me/47lsBFu

Videos deleted, YouTube channels defunct: What happens when Indian TV is accused of copyright violations
newslaundry.com/2024/01/01/videos-deleted-youtube-channels-defunct-what-happens-when-indian-tv-is-accused-of-copyright-violations

Paintings on paper reveal another side of Rothko: The National Gallery of Art is showing more than 100 of Mark Rothko's paintings on paper ...
npr.org/2024/01/12/1224357957/rothkos-paper-works-reveal-a-different-narrative-on-his-evolution-as-an-artist

Amid an Increasing Number of Lawsuits, OpenAI Says It's 'Impossible' to Train ChatGPT Without Copyrighted Material - IGN
ign.com/articles/amid-an-increasing-number-of-lawsuits-openai-says-its-impossible-to-train-chatgpt-without-copyrighted-material

Copyright expired: New horror film with Mickey Mouse: As soon as the copyright for the first Mickey Mouse film expired, directors started making new films - in ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/prominente/micky-maus-horrofilme-urheberrecht-neuverfilmung-100.html

Quick Glance: Mickey Mouse: The First Film Now Public Domain
- Copyright expired – Mickey Mouse portrayed as a cold-blooded killer
- Walt Disney's efforts to protect his brand ambassador
- New productions using Mickey Mouse as a monster
- Mickey Mouse no longer protected since the beginning of the year
Disney’s Mickey Mouse Copyright Expired. Now He’s on a Rampage.: The company’s famous mascot, in the public domain after 95 years, is getting reworked by film ...
wsj.com/arts-culture/film/disneys-mickey-mouse-copyright-expired-now-hes-on-a-rampage-07d66639

New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft in copyright clash: Through their AI chatbots, the companies seek to free-ride on The Times massive investment in its ...
thejakartapost.com/world/2023/12/29/new-york-times-sues-openai-microsoft-in-copyright-clash.html

Quick Glance: New York Times Lawsuit Against Microsoft and OpenAI
- The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement to train the ChatGPT system.
- The lawsuit demands billions in damages and accuses the companies of using millions of articles without permission.
- ChatGPT allegedly generates verbatim excerpts from New York Times articles that are not accessible without payment.
- The lawsuit claims that the New York Times is losing subscription revenue and advertising clicks as readers access content for free.
Creepy
Copyright for original Mickey Mouse persona to run out 1 January 2024: Steamboat Willie, created by Walt Disney, to enter public domain after 95 years – taking ...
theguardian.com/film/2023/dec/28/copyright-mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie

Mickey and Minnie Mouse lose copyright protection: The iconic duo could be in for some very different sorts of adventures.
axios.com/2023/12/25/mickey-minnie-mouse-copyright-disney

Muppet Babies Will Never Be Available on Streaming Due To Studio Copyright Claims, Says Cartoonist
movieweb.com/muppet-babies-jim-henson-streaming-issues/

Tolkien Estate Wins Court Order to Destroy Fan’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Sequel: Ruling that the fan’s unauthorized book violated copyright protections ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/21/arts/lord-of-the-rings-sequel-lawsuit.html

UK is to join a new US-led multi-national naval force to fend off attacks in the Red Sea from fighters allied to Hamas.
Former Chief of the General Staff Lord ... Show more
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trib.al/OLaxtp9

Copyright claim against Tolkien estate backfires on Lord of the Rings fanfiction author
theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/18/copyright-claim-against-tolkien-estate-backfires-on-lord-of-the-rings-fanfiction-author

Spanish warship headed to vessel that may be hijacked by pirates - EU Somali force
reuters.com/world/spanish-warship-headed-vessel-that-may-be-hijacked-by-pirates-eu-somali-force-2023-12-15/

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