Thousands of artists, including members from iconic music groups and renowned writers, voice concerns over the unauthorized use of their works to train AI systems, amidst ongoing legal battles over intellectual property rights. On October 23, a prominent protest surfaced within the global arts community as thousands of artists expressed their concerns regarding the use of their creative works for training artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This pushback against AI technology includes an array of influential figures from the music, literary, and acting industries, highlighting a growing unease about technological advancements and their potential implications for creative rights and incomes. Notable…

In his latest novel, Lewinsky navigates the complex relationship between human authorship and AI-generated content, offering a witty critique of contemporary literature. In a time when artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing into creative domains traditionally dominated by human beings, author Charles Lewinsky has crafted a novel that delves into this intersection with wit and intrigue. “Deceptively Real,” Lewinsky’s newest publication, straddles the line between fact and fiction, exploring the modern writer’s existential dilemmas in an era increasingly shaped by AI. The narrative follows an unnamed protagonist, a conservative jazz enthusiast and advertising copywriter in his late 30s, who finds his…

News Corp has accused Perplexity AI of using copyrighted material without permission, igniting a debate on the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional journalism. News Corp Accuses AI Company Perplexity of Intellectual Property Infringement In a significant development in the ongoing dialogue between traditional media companies and emerging artificial intelligence firms, News Corp has voiced strong allegations against Perplexity AI, claiming that the company has engaged in the unauthorised use of copyrighted material. According to News Corp, Perplexity has replicated substantial amounts of their content without offering compensation, thereby presenting repurposed material that could potentially replace original sources. The issue…

Renowned actor Nicolas Cage expresses his apprehensions about AI technology’s influence on authenticity in performances during his acceptance speech for the Icon Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival. In a speech delivered at the 25th Newport Beach Film Festival, renowned actor Nicolas Cage expressed his apprehensions and concerns about the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the film industry. The event, which took place on Sunday, saw Cage being honoured with the Icon Award during the festival’s Honors Brunch. His address highlighted the challenges posed by AI technology to the authenticity of actors’ performances. Cage’s primary focus was…

Researchers have developed HarmonyCloak, a groundbreaking program designed to prevent AI models from learning copyrighted music, addressing the challenges posed by AI-generated content. In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make remarkable advances, a groundbreaking development has emerged that could change the landscape of digital music protection. Researchers have unveiled HarmonyCloak, a sophisticated program designed to prevent AI models from learning and replicating copyrighted music, a solution aimed at addressing the legal and ethical challenges posed by AI-generated content. This innovation in AI protection comes in the wake of significant strides in AI technology, notably illustrated by its…

Alcon Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery for allegedly using AI-generated imagery reminiscent of ‘Blade Runner 2049’ during a recent promotional event, raising concerns about brand integrity and disassociation from controversial figures. Alcon Entertainment Sues Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery Over Alleged Misuse of ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Imagery LOS ANGELES – In a high-profile legal clash in the entertainment and tech industries, Alcon Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based production company, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), alleging unauthorised use of imagery from the acclaimed 2017 film, “Blade Runner 2049.” The…

In a bid to protect intellectual property, Penguin Random House has announced new warnings in its publications against the unauthorised use of texts for training AI tools, highlighting growing tensions between technology and copyright. In a recent development within the tech and publishing sectors, Penguin Random House, one of the world’s largest book publishers, has introduced a significant amendment to its publication processes. Prompted by the increasing use of texts to train Generative AI (genAI) tools, the company has announced it will include a specific warning in its books against the unauthorised reproduction of their content for AI model training…

News Corp has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Perplexity, accusing it of extensive copyright infringements and undermining traditional media revenue. In a significant legal development, News Corp’s Dow Jones and the New York Post have initiated legal proceedings against the burgeoning AI startup Perplexity, accusing the company of operating a “content kleptocracy.” The lawsuit, filed in New York on Monday, outlines allegations of extensive copyright violations by Perplexity, claiming the startup replicates and distorts original content without consent. The complaint argues that Perplexity’s AI-driven “answer engine” co-opts substantial amounts of copyrighted news articles, analyses, and opinions to populate its…

The fast-evolving field of generative AI promises significant market growth and industry transformation, but also poses challenges in ethics and legalities that must be addressed. Generative Artificial Intelligence, a rapidly advancing branch of AI, is poised to significantly reshape industries with its innovative capabilities in content creation, customer engagement, and operational efficiencies. This technological advancement, leveraging models such as OpenAI’s GPT, Google’s Bard, Midjourney’s image generation tool, and Adobe’s Firefly, uses sophisticated algorithms to produce original content including written pieces, images, and videos based on user prompts and data inputs. The global market for generative AI is on the cusp…

California’s recent enactment of 17 bills addressing generative AI aims to enhance data transparency and tackle misinformation during elections, marking a significant regulatory effort in the evolving AI landscape. California Enacts Stringent AI Legislation Amid Concerns Over Data Transparency and Election Security In a significant legislative move, California has enacted 17 new bills focused on generative AI, addressing issues such as deepfakes, AI watermarking, child safety, election misinformation, and the rights of performers regarding their digital likenesses. This legislative package marks a comprehensive attempt to regulate the burgeoning AI landscape within the state. One of the standout pieces of legislation,…