A coalition of music publishers led by Concord Music Group and Universal Music Group has sued AI firm Anthropic, alleging that the company illegally downloaded more than 20,000 copyrighted songs—including sheet music, lyrics, and compositions—and used them to train its Claude chatbot. The publishers claim the unauthorized use could result in damages exceeding $3 billion, making the case one of the largest non‑class action copyright suits in U.S. history. The lawsuit references a prior case, Bartz v. Anthropic, which resulted in a $1.5 billion award for writers, and it highlights the legal distinction between lawful training and unlawful acquisition of copyrighted material. Leia mais →

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court accusing AI startup Perplexity of copying and distributing its articles without permission. The suit alleges that Perplexity’s crawlers deliberately ignored technical safeguards, such as robots.txt, to harvest content that the Times says is reproduced verbatim or in substantially similar form. The legal action follows earlier cease‑and‑desist notices and comes amid a broader wave of publisher lawsuits targeting AI firms for alleged copyright violations. Leia mais →

A U.S. district judge has issued a temporary restraining order that bars OpenAI from using the word “cameo” in its AI‑video platform Sora. The order, granted to celebrity‑video startup Cameo, also covers variations such as “Kameo” and “CameoVideo” and remains in effect until Dec. 22. The dispute stems from Cameo’s claim that OpenAI’s use of the term could confuse consumers and dilute its brand. A hearing is set for Dec. 19 to decide whether the injunction should become permanent. Both companies have issued statements, with Cameo’s CEO expressing gratitude for the court’s decision and OpenAI disputing the trademark claim. Leia mais →

Google has filed a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit brought by activist Robby Starbuck, who alleges the company's AI falsely linked him to sexual assault accusations and white nationalist ideology. Starbuck, who previously sued Meta over similar AI-generated allegations, is seeking $15 million in damages. Google argues the claims stem from misuse of developer tools that induce hallucinations and notes that no U.S. court has yet awarded damages for AI defamation. The case highlights growing legal challenges surrounding artificial‑intelligence outputs. Leia mais →

OpenAI has finalized the conversion of its for‑profit arm into a public benefit corporation, now called OpenAI Group PBC, while its nonprofit parent, the OpenAI Foundation, retains a substantial equity stake. The restructuring, approved after negotiations with state attorneys general and a legal dispute with co‑founder Elon Musk, positions the nonprofit to own up to $100 billion in equity and maintain oversight of the company. Alongside the corporate overhaul, OpenAI confirmed a fresh partnership with Microsoft, and the leadership will host a livestream Q&A to discuss the changes and future plans, including a focus on healthcare, AI resilience, and the pursuit of artificial general intelligence. Leia mais →

In the ongoing legal battle with Elon Musk, OpenAI has issued subpoenas to a series of nonprofit organizations that have been critical of its shift to a for‑profit structure. Recipients include groups such as the San Francisco Foundation, Encode, the Future of Life Institute, and others. The subpoenas request extensive information about funding sources, communications, and any involvement with OpenAI’s governance, prompting concerns about legal costs, chilling effects on advocacy, and the broader implications for nonprofit independence in AI policy debates. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI image‑generation platform Midjourney, alleging that the service allows users to create images featuring protected characters such as Batman, Scooby‑Doo and Bugs Bunny. The complaint asserts that Midjourney knowingly offered a tool that facilitates large‑scale piracy, even after briefly restricting the animation of certain characters. The suit follows similar actions by Disney and Universal, and it highlights ongoing legal battles over how AI systems use copyrighted material for training and content creation. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI image‑generation platform Midjourney, alleging that the service allows users to create images featuring protected characters such as Batman, Scooby‑Doo and Bugs Bunny. The complaint asserts that Midjourney knowingly offered a tool that facilitates large‑scale piracy, even after briefly restricting the animation of certain characters. The suit follows similar actions by Disney and Universal, and it highlights ongoing legal battles over how AI systems use copyrighted material for training and content creation. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI image‑generation platform Midjourney, alleging that the service allows users to create images featuring protected characters such as Batman, Scooby‑Doo and Bugs Bunny. The complaint asserts that Midjourney knowingly offered a tool that facilitates large‑scale piracy, even after briefly restricting the animation of certain characters. The suit follows similar actions by Disney and Universal, and it highlights ongoing legal battles over how AI systems use copyrighted material for training and content creation. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI image‑generation platform Midjourney, alleging that the service allows users to create images featuring protected characters such as Batman, Scooby‑Doo and Bugs Bunny. The complaint asserts that Midjourney knowingly offered a tool that facilitates large‑scale piracy, even after briefly restricting the animation of certain characters. The suit follows similar actions by Disney and Universal, and it highlights ongoing legal battles over how AI systems use copyrighted material for training and content creation. Leia mais →

Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI image‑generation platform Midjourney, alleging that the service allows users to create images featuring protected characters such as Batman, Scooby‑Doo and Bugs Bunny. The complaint asserts that Midjourney knowingly offered a tool that facilitates large‑scale piracy, even after briefly restricting the animation of certain characters. The suit follows similar actions by Disney and Universal, and it highlights ongoing legal battles over how AI systems use copyrighted material for training and content creation. Leia mais →