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Generative AI is prompting a wave of copyright disputes as companies use large amounts of human‑created content to train models. Creators argue that many firms have incorporated copyrighted works without permission, leading to more than 30 active lawsuits. The U.S. Copyright Office maintains that fully AI‑generated images and videos are not eligible for protection, though AI‑edited works may be registered if creators disclose the AI contribution. Tech firms are pushing for a fair‑use exemption to avoid licensing fees, while industry groups and thousands of writers oppose such a carve‑out. Courts and regulators remain the ultimate arbiters of how copyright will apply to AI. Lire la suite

The UK government abandoned its earlier plan to let AI developers train models on copyrighted works without consent, after a strong outcry from musicians and other creators. The shift follows criticism from high‑profile artists such as Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa and Sir Paul McCartney, who warned that the policy would undermine creative ownership. While the government now says it has "no longer a preferred option" on the issue, officials say they will take more time to balance the interests of creators and the tech sector before any reform is introduced. Lire la suite