Protecting copyrighted work and the EU’s creative sector in the age of AI — “On Tuesday, MEPs adopted a series of recommendations to protect copyrighted creative work from use by artificial intelligence (AI), by 460 votes to 71, and with 88 abstentions. They believe that EU copyright law should apply to all systems of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) on the EU market, regardless of the place of training.”
Major Publishers Sue Anna’s Archive Over ‘Staggering’ Copyright Infringement, Seek Injunction — “The publishers also highlight the AI training angle. They note that the shadow library provided high-speed access to 140+ million texts to LLM developers in China, Russia, and elsewhere. This includes a blog post titled “If You’re an LLM, Please Read This” which specifically targets AI companies. The complaint alleged that Anna’s Archive reportedly charges significant fees for premium access, citing a LinkedIn post that mentioned a $200,000 donation.”
Thaler Is Dead. Now for the AI Copyright Questions That Actually Matter. — “The Supreme Court didn’t decide Thaler at all. It simply declined to review the case, leaving in place the D.C. Circuit’s March 2025 ruling. As Professor Andrés Guadamuz has laid out in detail, a remarkable amount of the coverage got two things wrong at once: what it means when the Supreme Court declines review, and what Thaler actually says.”
Leveling Up or Losing Rights? Copyright Challenges of AI-Generated Content in Gaming — “Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the regulated gaming ecosystem. From electronic slot machines and casino games to online sportsbooks and betting platforms, AI is now used to assist with everything from game themes and visual design to user interfaces and marketing content.”
“Reinforces the value of originality”: Fender secures legal ruling to protect the Stratocaster body design — “The Dusseldorf court deemed that the Stratocaster design qualified as a copyrighted work of applied art under German and European law, thus prohibiting Yiwu Philharmonic Musical Instruments Co. from manufacturing, offering or distributing guitars featuring the Stratocaster body shape in Germany and the EU.”