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Mediahuis and other major news organisations form SPUR to address AI content use Initiative aims to create standard licensing frameworks for AI and journalism Focus on transparency, traceability, and fair remuneration for news content Media
Major UK news organisations launch SPUR to combat unauthorised AI training use Aim to establish licensing standards and secure fair compensation for original reporting Initiative underscores concerns over AI’s impact on journalism’s economi
Prominent editor of Die Welt steps down after misconduct inquiry Resignation coincides with Axel Springer’s transatlantic expansion Company faces scrutiny over handling of workplace allegations and internal reform One of Axel Springer’s mos
Nearly 87% of Los Angeles Times Guild members approve new labour contract Contract includes wage increases, workplace protections, and AI usage regulations Union wins reflect broader industry tensions amid digital transformation and economi
The NewsGuild-CWA challenges AI use in newsrooms, advocating for human-led reporting Union demands AI assist rather than replace journalists, and seeks protections for intellectual property Industry faces a conflict between efficiency gains
Owen Meredith leaves the NMA after five years to join DMG Media in May 2026 He will succeed Peter Wright, who played a key role in press regulation and industry negotiations The move signals a strategic focus on advocating for fair treatmen
Celebrates five decades of leadership in journalism education and ethics Launches new initiatives to combat misinformation and support local journalism Focuses on youth engagement and AI literacy to prepare future reporters and citizens The
Top BBC leaders resign after controversy over edited Trump speech in Panorama documentary Both Tim Davie and Deborah Turness cite editorial failings and take responsibility Future of BBC leadership and trust restoration efforts remain uncer
Perplexity signs multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images to incorporate licensed visuals into AI search tools Agreement aims to address legal and reputational challenges associated with unregulated content scraping Market reacts positiv
82% of Americans express concern about AI’s influence on news content Majority support laws for fair compensation and regulation of AI in media Experts warn AI increases disinformation threats, risking journalistic integrity When National A
News Corp Australia’s chairman condemns social media for harming social cohesion Urges stricter regulation and fair compensation from tech giants Supports social media ban for under-16s and promotes media industry unity against tech ‘theft’
The union representing Politico staff alleged breaches of AI usage rules in their contract. Politico is in dispute with its union over alleged breaches of contract relating to artificial intelligence, in a case that could set important prec
Recent incidents reveal how AI-generated false information in court filings and testimony is undermining legal credibility, leading to fines, dismissals, and calls for stricter verification of AI-assisted work in the legal profession. Repor
The resurgence of Hayao Miyazaki’s 2016 condemnation of AI in animation comes as new AI tools replicate Studio Ghibli’s iconic style, sparking fierce debate over copyright and artistic integrity. Title: Hayao Miyazaki’s 2016 AI Condemnation
Amid a resurgence of AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli’s iconic style, co-founder Hayao Miyazaki’s 2016 denunciation of AI in creative processes has gained new relevance, sparking fresh legal and ethical debates over intellectual
The resurfacing of Hayao Miyazaki’s outspoken rejection of AI in animation comes as new tools mimic Studio Ghibli’s iconic style, sparking fresh disputes over copyright infringement and artistic integrity in the digital age. Title: Hayao Mi
The resurgence of Hayao Miyazaki’s condemnation of AI coincides with AI image generators replicating Studio Ghibli’s signature style, reigniting controversies over licensing, artist rights, and evolving legal frameworks amidst mounting corp
The February 2025 California Bar Exam included 23 AI-generated multiple-choice questions, triggering technical failures and intense criticism from legal educators, with calls for revamped oversight and examination formats. Intelligence Repo
The AI ecosystem in 2025 faces accelerating legal, ethical, and industry disruptions as governments, courts, and businesses navigate complex regulations, emerging IP disputes, ethical controversies, and new technological models to balance i
As workplace AI increasingly collects biometric data, employers must navigate complex and varied US privacy laws, notably Illinois’ BIPA, to avoid costly lawsuits and ensure lawful employee monitoring. Biometric Privacy Compliance Essential
As AI-generated content challenges existing intellectual property laws, rising litigation against tech giants, the adoption of provenance technologies like blockchain, and evolving creator rights frameworks highlight an urgent need for nuan
Professor Ginsburg’s humanist copyright thesis reaffirms the central role of human authorship in copyright law, setting clear legal boundaries against recognising AI-generated works without meaningful human input amid rising AI innovation.
Tech titans spark backlash with anti-copyright stance amid AI copyright battles. Jack Dorsey has called for the complete eradication of intellectual property law – and Elon Musk agrees. The former Twitter and Square CEO made the blunt deman
News publishers warn outdated laws and AI misuse are threatening the future of the press. Media leaders have called on the Irish Government to fast-track long-promised defamation reforms, warning that current laws are among the toughest in
Media companies and authors challenge AI training practices in landmark legal clash. Twelve copyright lawsuits filed against OpenAI and Microsoft have been consolidated into a single case in the Southern District of New York, in what is set
Complaint to competition regulator argues aggregators are diluting visibility and value of news brands. The BBC has lodged a formal complaint with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), accusing news aggregators such as Apple New
Ruling keeps key copyright claims alive in case over AI training data. A federal judge has denied OpenAI’s attempt to dismiss key parts of a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by The New York Times, allowing the case to proceed and inte
An appeal court upheld a decision denying copyright registration for a visual artwork created solely by an AI system, reinforcing the necessity of human authorship. The US Court of Appeals this week affirmed a refusal to grant copyright reg
A newspaper owner criticises OpenAI’s proposals for lenient training rules on copyrighted material, advocating for stronger copyright protections. A newspaper conglomerate is urging the US government to safeguard copyright protections in re
A coalition of 40 French media outlets has launched a legal action against the site for allegedly using AI to steal their content. A collaborative legal action has been initiated by a coalition of 40 French media outlets against the website
The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry has published a provisional report addressing the threats posed by major digital platforms to local news media. The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry (MDPMI) in South Africa has releas
The business information firm won a suit against a firm that used its content to create a competitor. Thomson Reuters has achieved a notable legal victory regarding the use of copyrighted materials in artificial intelligence, as the company
The International News Media Association has published a new report looking into how media should deal with this fraught topic. The International News Media Association (INMA) has published a report detailing the evolving dynamics between n
The US Copyright Office has said artists can obtain copyright for works created with AI assistance. The US Copyright Office has published a comprehensive report affirming that artists can obtain copyright for works created with AI assistanc
Major digital news publishers in India have initiated a legal challenge against OpenAI, alleging improper use of copyrighted content, as the landscape of AI-generated content faces heightened scrutiny. Digital news publishers in India, incl
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