By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Matthew McConaughey (right) in a scene from the film 'Dazed and Confused'. Image credit: Universal Studios. The Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice, including the famous movie catch phrase "All right, all right, all right." The reason? McConaughey reportedly didn't want people duplicating … [Read more...] about Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
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Warner Music Signs Groundbreaking Deal With AI Developer Suno
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Warner Music Group has mended fences with AI developer Suno, settling its lawsuit and announcing a major partnership. Warner and Suno say their collaboration will create new revenue streams for artists and establish mutually acceptable guidelines for the growing field of generative music technology. The deal also resolves previous … [Read more...] about Warner Music Signs Groundbreaking Deal With AI Developer Suno
AI ‘Musicians’ Like Xania Monet Are Appearing on Billboard Charts
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The worst nightmare for musicians has come true, as AI 'artists' are now replacing them on Billboard charts. "AI music is no longer a fantasy or niche curiosity among internet sleuths; it’s here, and it’s already beginning to have an impact on Billboard’s charts," the music authority reported. "In just the past few months, at least six AI … [Read more...] about AI ‘Musicians’ Like Xania Monet Are Appearing on Billboard Charts
Vermillio Lets IP Rights Holders Fight AI, With AI
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The threat of copyright infringement and IP theft has hit a new high with the introduction of generative AI. Every day, millions of images, songs, and videos are created by artificial intelligence, based on existing intellectual property. Somewhat surprisingly, the white knight coming to save the day is wielding the sword of AI … [Read more...] about Vermillio Lets IP Rights Holders Fight AI, With AI
Spotify Working With Major Labels to Implement “Responsible” AI Tools
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Leading music streamer Spotify is working with major music labels to develop AI systems that empower musicians and protect their copyright. The move comes amid a wave of concern over the millions of AI-created songs being uploaded to music streamers. Around the world, high-profile musicians have spoken out about AI companies … [Read more...] about Spotify Working With Major Labels to Implement “Responsible” AI Tools
Analysis: Release of Sora 2 Ushers in a Tsunami of Disruptive Change
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Open AI's release of video generator Sora 2 on September 30 is an historic event that will change the world in ways we can't even yet imagine. One of those areas of transformative change will be in the world of copyright protection and brand licensing. Does that sound overblown? Well, read on, and see if you disagree. Until now, … [Read more...] about Analysis: Release of Sora 2 Ushers in a Tsunami of Disruptive Change
Opinion: AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Raises the Stakes for Human Actors
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief For an actor that has appeared for just seconds in a short online video, Tilly Norwood has created an awful lot of controversy. It's got nothing to do with her acting, and everything to do with the fact Tilly Norwood isn't human. In fact, other than some lines of code, Tilly Norwood doesn't actually exist. Instead, Norwood is simply a … [Read more...] about Opinion: AI ‘Actress’ Tilly Norwood Raises the Stakes for Human Actors
Moonvalley Launches ‘Ethical AI’, Amid Concerns Over Copyright in AI Training
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Can generative AI be ethical, and respect the copyright of human creators? The AI research company Moonvalley says it can, and has just launched a new AI model called Marey that creates video, but does so while respecting the copyright of the content with which it was trained. Given the global concern over alleged copyright violation by … [Read more...] about Moonvalley Launches ‘Ethical AI’, Amid Concerns Over Copyright in AI Training
Critics Say Europe’s ‘AI Act’ Fails to Protect Artists’ Copyright
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A key architect of EU copyright law says the legislation has failed to protect the copyright of writers, musicians and artists. Axel Voss is a German centre-right member of the European parliament, who played a major role in writing the EU's directive on copyright in 2019. However, he says the law was not intended to deal with generative AI … [Read more...] about Critics Say Europe’s ‘AI Act’ Fails to Protect Artists’ Copyright
Opinion: Grok 2 Shows We Need New Copyright Laws for AI and Social Media
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief If you thought artificial intelligence posed a threat to your intellectual property before, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. The AI model Grok, released by the Elon Musk-owned developer xAI, has already raised new concerns over copyright infringement since the Grok 2 update was released in August last year. Unlike other AI chatbots that … [Read more...] about Opinion: Grok 2 Shows We Need New Copyright Laws for AI and Social Media