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entertainment4 days ago•49 min saved

Writer accuses Yellowstone creator of copying her Sovereign Nation idea

Lauren J. Salkin is suing Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and several affiliated entities, alleging he stole her 10+-year development of Sovereign Nation by copying its core concepts for Yellowstone. She says she submitted a completed pilot, series bible, and pitch deck to Elevate Entertainment in 2016–2017, and claims Sheridan’s team indicated he was unavailable for TV projects before Yellowstone was greenlit months later. The suit cites purported similarities in the show’s design, and HBO reportedly rejected a Sheridan pitch for Yellowstone due to these similarities. Salkin seeks an injunction, damages, profits, and a jury trial; Yellowstone aired 2018–2024 and has spawned multiple spinoffs.

via Yahoo|

#copyright-lawsuit #entertainment #lauren-j-salkin

entertainment6 days ago•15 min saved

Yellowstone Copied? Writer Alleges 2016 Pitch Infringement

Writers Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright lawsuit accusing Taylor Sheridan and the producers of using her 2016 Western pitch Sovereign Nation to develop Yellowstone. The suit alleges copied elements such as a tribal casino central to political power, land-development schemes, and long lease structures, and says Sheridan’s team rejected her pitch in 2016 but Yellowstone was greenlit soon after, premiering on Paramount Network in 2018. Representatives for the defendants have not commented publicly.

via Variety|

#copyright-lawsuit #entertainment #lauren-salkin

technology1 month ago•22 min saved

Hack-cached data ties Suno’s AI training to YouTube and Deezer in new legal spotlight

A hacked code dump reportedly shows Suno scraped YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius (among others) to train its AI models, a detail that could strengthen Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment’s copyright-infringement case. Suno has said its training relied on publicly available data from the open internet and fair use, while the breach also exposed customer emails/phone numbers and Stripe payments, adding factual context to the ongoing litigation and the scale of potential damages.

via Music Business Worldwide|

#ai-training-data #copyright-lawsuit #suno

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Suno Hack Exposes Data-Scraping Ties Behind Controversial AI Music

A late-2025 security breach at Suno, the AI music generator facing lawsuits from Sony and Universal Music Group, allegedly exposed that Suno trained its model by scraping millions of songs and lyrics from YouTube, Deezer, Genius and more. Suno says the incident was limited, involving outdated code and did not compromise sensitive personal data or full credit card numbers. The breach highlights ongoing debates about how AI music tools source training data and enforce copyright.

via Pitchfork|

#ai-music #copyright-lawsuit #data-breach

artificial-intelligence6 months ago•16 min saved

Ex-NPR Host Sues Google Over Alleged AI Voice Copy for NotebookLM

David Greene, a former NPR Morning Edition co-host, filed a California lawsuit accusing Google of using his distinctive voice to train one of NotebookLM's AI co-hosts without permission, tied to the platform's Audio Overviews that convert notes into podcast-style segments. Google says the voice comes from a paid actor. The case highlights ongoing tensions over consent, compensation, and data used to train AI-generated media.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-voice-cloning #artificial-intelligence #copyright-lawsuit

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Appeals Court Dismisses Copyright Claims Against 'Top Gun: Maverick'

A U.S. appeals court ruled that 'Top Gun: Maverick' did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article by Ehud Yonay, dismissing claims that the film shared substantial similarities with the article, and upheld a previous dismissal of the case.

via KSL.com|

#appeals-court #copyright-lawsuit #entertainment

business10 months ago•4 min saved

George R.R. Martin Sues OpenAI Over 'Game of Thrones' Copyright Dispute

George R.R. Martin and other authors are suing OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement through AI training on copyrighted books, illegal downloading from shadow libraries, and the similarity of AI-generated responses to original works. A recent court ruling has favored the authors, allowing multiple infringement theories to proceed, and suggesting that ChatGPT's outputs may infringe on copyrighted material, potentially leading to significant damages.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ai-infringement #business #copyright-lawsuit

law-gaming-technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Sony Criticizes Tencent's Defense and Allegations Over Horizon and The Last of Us

Sony has criticized Tencent's defense in a copyright lawsuit, accusing Tencent of copying elements of Horizon Zero Dawn in its game Light of Motiram, and dismissing Tencent's claims that the case is premature. Sony emphasizes ongoing damage and alleges Tencent's continued promotion of the infringing game despite legal actions, including accusations of brand and character copying. The case remains active.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#copyright-lawsuit #horizon-zero-dawn #law-gaming-technology

business11 months ago•3 min saved

Penske Media Sues Google Over AI Search Summaries

Penske Media Corporation has sued Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally using news publisher content to create AI summaries that harm their business, and of coercing publishers into allowing content republishing and training AI models, which has led to declines in traffic and revenue for publishers like Rolling Stone.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-overviews #ai-summaries #business

world11 months ago•2 min saved

Anthropic to Pay $1.5B in Landmark AI Copyright Settlement with Authors

Anthropic has agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to settle a lawsuit filed by authors alleging the company used pirated books to train AI models, marking one of the largest copyright recoveries in history. The case centered on the unauthorized use of around 500,000 works, with the settlement potentially increasing if more works are included. The lawsuit highlights ongoing legal challenges in AI training practices and copyright law.

via NBC News|

#ai #anthropic #copyright-lawsuit

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Netflix and Adam McKay Win Copyright Dismissal in 'Don't Look Up' Case

Netflix and director Adam McKay successfully dismissed a copyright lawsuit from Darren Hunter, who claimed the film 'Don't Look Up' was based on his novel. The judge ruled that the novel and the film are sufficiently different, with the lawsuit being dismissed on legal grounds.

via Variety|

#adam-mckay #copyright-lawsuit #dont-look-up

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Tencent Revises Light of Motiram Steam Page Following Sony Lawsuit

Tencent has quietly updated the Steam page for its upcoming game Light of Motiram, removing key art and changing the description, shortly after Sony filed a lawsuit accusing Tencent of copying elements from the Horizon series. The game, developed by Polaris Quest, features mechanized animal-like creatures and a post-apocalyptic setting, resembling Horizon's aesthetic, leading to allegations of copyright infringement.

via Eurogamer|

#copyright-lawsuit #horizon #light-of-motiram

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Midjourney Launches AI Video Generation Amid Disney Lawsuit

Midjourney has released a new AI video tool capable of generating animated clips of copyrighted Disney and Universal characters, sparking a major lawsuit from these studios alleging copyright infringement. Despite some guardrails, the tool can still produce videos of characters like Wall-E and Yoda in adult scenarios, raising concerns about intellectual property violations and the effectiveness of current safeguards.

via WIRED|

#ai-generated-videos #copyright-lawsuit #disney

digital1 year ago•2 min saved

Midjourney Launches AI Video Generation Amid Disney and NBCU Lawsuit

Midjourney has launched its first AI video-generation tool, allowing users to create short videos from images, despite being sued by Disney and NBCUniversal for copyright infringement. The new tool offers affordable pricing and features like image animation and scene interaction, with the company's long-term goal of real-time 3D AI imagery. The lawsuit alleges Midjourney profits from copyrighted characters and images, but the company emphasizes responsible use and innovation in AI technology.

via Variety|

#ai-video-generation #copyright-lawsuit #digital

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Midjourney Debuts Its First AI Video Generation Model Amid Legal Challenges

Midjourney has launched its first AI video generator, allowing users to create short videos from images or text prompts, with plans for more features. The tool is currently available on the web and Discord for a subscription fee, but faces legal challenges from Disney and Universal over copyright concerns. The company views this as a stepping stone toward more advanced AI simulations.

via The Verge|