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Using Copyrighted Content to Train AI: Can Licensing Bridge the Gap?

Hugh Stephens Blog

Image: Shutterstock The struggle between authors (writers, artists, musicians) and AI developers over the unauthorized and uncompensated use of copyrighted works to train AI applications continues, both in the courts (here is a summary of the current state of play in the US where most of the litigation is taking place) and in the political … (..)

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3 Count: Nonexclusive License

Plagiarism Today

The post 3 Count: Nonexclusive License appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Lawsuit against artist dismissed, filmmakers want former VPN operator arrested, and Nickelback wins long-running case over Rockstar.

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Space Jam and the Future of Sync Licensing

Plagiarism Today

The post Space Jam and the Future of Sync Licensing appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The owners of the theme from Space Jam have filed a series of lawsuits targeting those who use the song in videos. Here's why that matters.

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UK’s Collective Licensing Initiative Aims to Harmonize AI and Copyright Law

JD Supra Law

In a significant move to address the tension between copyright and generative artificial intelligence (AI), the UKs Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA), Authors Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), and Publishers Licensing Services (PLS) have announced plans to launch a collective licensing framework for AI training.

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Key Takeaways from the 2024 Licensing Executives Society (LES) Annual Meeting

JD Supra Law

The Licensing Executives Society (LES) recently held its annual meeting in New Orleans, drawing together a diverse group of intellectual property (IP) licensing professionals, including attorneys, academics, service providers, and industry leaders in fields like life sciences and high technology. By: Ballard Spahr LLP

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IP, Licensing, and M&A in the Life Sciences Industry: Trends to Watch in 2025

JD Supra Law

The life sciences industry has long been at the forefront of innovation, and 2025 promises to continue this trajectory with exciting developments in intellectual property (IP), licensing, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

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AI Training May Need Licensing, Copyright Office Says

IP Law 360

Copyright Office said in a highly anticipated report addressing the issue, suggesting that licensing may be required in some instances. Using copyrighted material to train generative artificial intelligence systems may not always be excused by fair use, the U.S.