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The stubborn memory of generative AI: overfitting, fair use, and the AI Act

Kluwer Copyright Blog

But the rapid spread of generative AI models, the latest evolution of copy-reliant technology, has posed another set of challenges to copyright. Litigation against these models has piled up at the same breakneck speed as they have gained ground. And at the core of this litigation lies a common claim: generative AI has a memory problem.

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Two Call of Duty Cheaters Settle For Millions, Judge Issues Warning to Others

TorrentFreak

Activision vs. Call of Duty Cheat-Makers Activision is among several companies leveraging copyright law to send a message to cheat-makers. “Generally speaking, non-attorney litigants are less like to be victorious than those assisted by counsel. “The Court is a neutral adjudicator of the law.

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Inside Donald Trump’s Super-Secret Copyright Defense

Copyright Lately

Trump is actively litigating a copyright infringement lawsuit over the Eddy Grant song “Electric Avenue” while trying to keep relevant deposition testimony in the case permanently under seal. ” So much for Trump having a basic understanding of copyright law. 14· · · · · Q.· ·Mr.

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AimJunkies Maintain That Cheating is Legal, Appeals Bungie’s $4.3 Million Arbitration Award

TorrentFreak

Bungie previously won several lawsuits against cheaters, either by default or through confidential settlements, but AimJunkies assigns little value to these achievements. According to the cheat seller, it’s first to take a stand and fight the issue on the merits.

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Are Courts Finally Getting Fed Up With Copyright Shakedowns?

Copyright Lately

Back in May, I wrote about an overzealous copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Rachel Dolezal , the woman best known for mispresenting her racial background. The complaint raised concerns that Dolezal was using copyright law to purge the historical record of her controversial past, while seeking substantial monetary damages in the process.

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What are the intellectual property rights for startups?

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Copyrights: Copyrights protect original works of authorship such as software codes, artistic creations, literature, music, films, etc. Startups can secure copyrights to prevent unauthorized copying or distribution of their creative works. These rights enable startups to control and profit from their creative endeavors.

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Your Intellectual Property Attorney Can be Located in a Different State

LexBlog IP

Benefits of Hiring a Copyright Attorney Expertise in copyright law and registration procedures Assistance in preparing and filing copyright applications Providing legal advice on the scope of copyright protection Enforcing and defending copyright claims Negotiating licensing agreements IV.