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japantoday.comai4 days ago
Japan Study Finds Over 43,000 AI-Generated Celebrity Images in Two Months as Regulators Begin Review
A Japan Publicity Right Protection Organization study found 43,483 suspected copyright infringements from AI-generated content over two months in 2025. Losses for celebrities and artists reached up to ¥4.5 billion.
themarketherald.com.aufinance6 days ago
Drinks Company Faces High Court Copyright Claim Over Glamping Cabin Image
Britvic admitted using a 2017 photograph of a Northamptonshire cabin to promote a competition. The cabin owners seek around £6,500 in lost profits and licensing fees. A hearing has not yet been scheduled.
ai9 days ago
Lawsuit Filed Against AI Company Over Alleged Use of Books for Training
More than 100 authors filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking over $75 million from an AI company. The suit alleges the company downloaded pirated copies of books to train its systems.
wccftech.comai9 days ago
Midjourney Files Motion to Compel Studios' Internal AI Records
Midjourney seeks broader discovery in copyright suits filed by Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros. The motion challenges a prior ruling that limited disclosure to consumer-facing AI outputs.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology12 days ago
Australian Authors and Musicians Urge Government to Maintain Copyright Rules for AI Training
Writers and musicians met with officials in Canberra to oppose any changes that would allow AI companies easier access to their work. The government stated it has no plans to weaken copyright protections.
Engadgetai16 days ago
Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI, Meta and Google Over AI Training Data and Scam Use
Four active cases filed between 2023 and 2026 accuse major AI firms of copyright infringement, enabling harm to minors, and powering phishing schemes. The suits seek damages, injunctions, and model destruction. dailycaller.com reported the filings and their status as of June 2026…
benzinga.comai18 days ago
Getty Images Signs Multiyear Deal to Place Content in ChatGPT
Getty Images reached a multiyear agreement with OpenAI on June 21 to display its licensed images inside ChatGPT search and discovery tools. The pact follows Getty's earlier lawsuit against Stability AI and a similar licensing arrangement with Perplexity.
citizen.co.zaai31 days ago
Dutch Court Artist Receives Damages After MP Used Her Sketch Without Permission
Petra Urban was paid after a PVV MP used and altered her drawing of two Syrian brothers without permission. The manipulated image appeared in a party video on social media.
variety.comtechnology42 days ago
New York Times Publisher Says AI Companies Harm News Industry
A.G. Sulzberger told the World News Media Congress that AI firms are training models on news content without ensuring public access to reliable sources. He said the approach violates settled law and could damage both journalism and information quality.
videocardz.comai43 days ago
Suno Tops Apple Music App Chart Amid Copyright Lawsuits and Artist Backlash
Suno, the AI music startup founded in February 2022, now generates 7 million songs daily and has settled with Warner Music Group while facing ongoing lawsuits from other labels and artists.
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realitytea.comworld49 days ago
CBS Waives Copyright Notices for Colbert's Monroe Cable Show Episode
CBS and Paramount initially sent copyright notices after Stephen Colbert's parody episode aired on a Michigan public access channel. The companies later decided to waive further enforcement pending additional review.
realitytea.comworld49 days ago
CBS withdraws copyright notices for Colbert public access episode
CBS issued then withdrew copyright takedown notices for footage of a local Michigan public access show hosted by Stephen Colbert. The network later stated it would review the matter before further enforcement.
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The Bbcworld51 days ago
Sky Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to About 200 Alleged Illegal Stream Users in Ireland
Sky obtained customer details through a court order against a supplier and sent warnings to recipients in the Republic of Ireland. The broadcaster stated it may pursue legal action if recipients do not respond. Similar letters were sent to more than 1,000 people in the UK in late…
thehindu.comworld63 days ago
Dua Lipa Sues Samsung for at Least $15 Million Over Use of 2024 Festival Photo on TV Packaging
The pop singer filed a copyright and trademark lawsuit in California federal court, alleging Samsung used a 2024 festival photograph on television boxes without permission. She first learned of the packaging in June 2025 and made repeated demands for its removal. Samsung has decl…
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Wiredtechnology67 days ago
Stick Figure’s 6-Year-Old Song Tops iTunes Charts in Six Countries Thanks to Viral AI Remixes
California reggae band Stick Figure saw “Angels Above Me” rocket to the top of iTunes sales charts this week, but the surge was driven by viral AI-generated versions. The band and its label, Ineffable Records, have issued takedown notices with mixed success as they receive no roy…