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UMG and Sony File Second Suit Against Suno, Alleging V6 Models Infringe via 'Poisoned Tree' Training
legal24 days ago

UMG and Sony File Second Suit Against Suno, Alleging V6 Models Infringe via 'Poisoned Tree' Training

Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment have filed a second lawsuit against AI music platform Suno in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The complaint alleges that Suno's new v6 models, launched on September 9, infringe on 60,202 copyrighted sound recordings by training on outputs from previous models that were built on unlicensed data. The labels argue that training new models on infringing outputs 'launders' the infringement rather than eliminating it. Suno counters that v6 was trained on licensed content from partners like Warner Music Group and BMG, as well as user-generated data, and rejects the claims as legally flawed. The labels seek statutory damages, which could theoretically reach over $9 billion, and an injunction against further use of their recordings.

via Music Business Worldwide|
#ai-copyright#legal#sony-music
Unsealed Court Docs Reveal AI Execs Feared 'Largest Theft of Labor' in History
technology-and-law24 days ago

Unsealed Court Docs Reveal AI Execs Feared 'Largest Theft of Labor' in History

Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Microsoft and OpenAI executives internally described the use of copyrighted news articles to train AI models as the 'largest theft of labor in human history.' The filings, part of a landmark lawsuit by The New York Times and other publishers, highlight internal concerns that AI systems were circumventing paywalls and substituting for original journalism, challenging the companies' fair use defense.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-copyright#fair-use#media-litigation
Unsealed Court Filing Reveals Microsoft and OpenAI Admissions on AI 'Doom Loop' and Labor Theft
technology25 days ago

Unsealed Court Filing Reveals Microsoft and OpenAI Admissions on AI 'Doom Loop' and Labor Theft

An unsealed court filing in the New York Times vs. OpenAI and Microsoft lawsuit reveals internal admissions that AI training constitutes massive theft and creates a 'doom loop' that destroys the web. Executives acknowledged that AI products cannibalize traffic from the sources they were trained on, threatening the economic stability of content creators. The filing highlights a contradiction between public 'fair use' arguments and internal recognition that AI is an 'existential threat' to publishers, with click-through rates to news sites dropping by up to 93%.

via 404media.co|
#ai-copyright#generative-ai#microsoft
Unsealed Court Docs Reveal Microsoft and OpenAI Execs Feared AI Training Was 'Largest Theft of Labor'
technology25 days ago

Unsealed Court Docs Reveal Microsoft and OpenAI Execs Feared AI Training Was 'Largest Theft of Labor'

Newly unsealed documents in the New York Times v. OpenAI and Microsoft lawsuit reveal that internal executives at both companies recognized that training AI models on copyrighted news content was a massive theft of labor. Microsoft’s director of applied science, Brent Hecht, warned that scraping millions of articles constituted the 'largest theft of labor in human history' and created a 'doom loop' that would degrade model quality by destroying the news supply chain. OpenAI’s ChatGPT lead, Nick Turley, acknowledged that AI products posed an 'existential threat' to publishers by substituting for their content. Despite these internal warnings, both companies proceeded with training, with OpenAI’s president Greg Brockman approving a 'hack' to bypass the New York Times paywall. The publishers argue these admissions undermine the tech firms' 'fair use' defense, while Microsoft and OpenAI maintain that their AI outputs are transformative and not substitutes for original journalism.

via The New York Times|
#ai-copyright#fair-use#microsoft
Unsealed Court Docs Reveal AI Execs Warned of 'Theft' and 'Doom Loop' in News Training
technology-and-media25 days ago

Unsealed Court Docs Reveal AI Execs Warned of 'Theft' and 'Doom Loop' in News Training

Unsealed court documents in the New York Times’ copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI reveal that internal executives described AI training on news content as the 'largest theft of labor in human history.' The filings, unsealed on September 17, 2026, include admissions that AI products are 'substitutive' for news, potentially harming the very content supply chain they rely on. While Microsoft and OpenAI maintain their actions constitute fair use, internal emails suggest awareness of the 'existential threat' posed to publishers and a 'doom loop' that could degrade model performance by destroying news revenue.

via washingtonpost.com|
#ai-copyright#fair-use#microsoft
Unsealed Court Docs Reveal Microsoft and OpenAI Execs Warned of AI 'Doom Loop' and 'Largest Theft of Labor'
technology26 days ago

Unsealed Court Docs Reveal Microsoft and OpenAI Execs Warned of AI 'Doom Loop' and 'Largest Theft of Labor'

Unsealed court documents from a lawsuit led by The New York Times reveal that Microsoft and OpenAI executives internally warned that scraping news content for AI training constituted an 'astonishing theft' and could trigger a 'doom loop' that would destroy the news industry and degrade AI model quality. Despite these internal fears, the companies proceeded with their training practices, leading to significant traffic declines for news outlets. News plaintiffs argue these admissions undermine the companies' fair use defense, while Microsoft claims the statements reflect individual opinions rather than corporate policy.

via arstechnica.com|
#ai-copyright#legal#microsoft
Publishers Freeze the Web’s Time Capsule, Endangering Digital History
technology6 months ago

Publishers Freeze the Web’s Time Capsule, Endangering Digital History

Publishers are restricting or blocking the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine—citing bot scraping and AI-training concerns—leaving journalists and advocates to rally in defense. With outlets like USA Today and The New York Times limiting access and the Guardian narrowing its exposure, the tool’s public-record mission hangs in the balance as advocacy groups push back. If access continues to erode, accountability journalism, legal evidence, and historical web records could suffer, and there’s no widely available public alternative beyond the Wayback Machine. The Internet Archive remains in talks with some publishers, but the broader trend threatens digital history’s preservation.

via WIRED|
#ai-copyright#archiving#internet-archive
UK Artists and Musicians Push for Stronger AI Copyright Protections
world10 months ago

UK Artists and Musicians Push for Stronger AI Copyright Protections

A UK government consultation on AI copyright has overwhelmingly favored strengthening artists' rights, with 95% supporting copyright protections and only 3% backing a controversial opt-out plan for AI training. Campaigns led by artists and celebrities have pushed for fair compensation and licensing, opposing the government's initial tech-friendly approach. The government plans to develop policies by 2026, aiming to balance innovation with artists' rights amid ongoing debates.

via The Guardian|
#ai-copyright#ai-training#artists-protection
business1 year ago

OpenAI's Sora 2 Faces Calls to Address Copyright Concerns

The Motion Picture Association has urged OpenAI to take immediate action to prevent copyright infringement on its Sora 2 app, which allows users to create videos using major studios' IP. The MPA emphasizes the importance of following established copyright laws and has called for OpenAI to implement better controls to protect creators' rights, especially after the app's launch led to widespread infringing content. OpenAI has responded by promising to give rights holders more control, signaling a potential shift in their approach amid legal pressures from Hollywood.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ai-copyright#business#hollywood
world1 year ago

Warner Bros. Sues Midjourney Over AI Copyright Infringement

Warner Bros. has sued AI image-generating platform Midjourney, accusing it of copyright infringement by creating images and videos of its characters without permission, and criticizing the platform for removing safeguards against such violations. The lawsuit follows similar actions by other studios and seeks damages and an injunction to stop the infringing activities.

via Variety|
#ai-copyright#intellectual-property#lawsuit
Legal Battles Escalate as Authors and Music Publishers Sue Tech Giants Over AI Copyright Infringement
technology3 years ago

Legal Battles Escalate as Authors and Music Publishers Sue Tech Giants Over AI Copyright Infringement

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and other authors have filed a lawsuit against Meta, Microsoft, and Bloomberg, accusing them of using their work without permission to train artificial intelligence systems. The lawsuit claims that the companies used the "Books3" dataset, which allegedly contains pirated books, to teach their large language models. The authors argue that their books were misused and seek damages and an order to block the misuse of their work. This is one of several recent lawsuits filed by copyright holders against tech companies over the unauthorized use of their content for AI training.

via Reuters|
#ai-copyright#bloomberg#lawsuit
AI Copyright Lawsuits: The Battle for Sentient Bots and Unprotected Elements
technology3 years ago

AI Copyright Lawsuits: The Battle for Sentient Bots and Unprotected Elements

Stephen Thaler, the inventor of an artificial intelligence (AI) system called DABUS, is appealing a federal judge's decision that he cannot claim copyright for an artwork created by the AI. Thaler has been involved in multiple lawsuits in different countries, arguing that DABUS should be recognized as an inventor. One of his main supporters, Ryan Abbott, believes that machine inventions should be protected to incentivize the use of AI for social good. However, legal experts argue that copyright and patent laws require human authorship and an independent mental conception, which AI systems like DABUS do not possess. The outcome of these cases will have implications for the future of intellectual property rights in the age of generative AI.

via WIRED|
#ai-copyright#artificial-inventor-project#intellectual-property