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Munich court rules AI music training and outputs in GEMA v Suno infringe copyright
The Munich court ruled in GEMA's lawsuit that the training and outputs of the Suno AI music generator infringe copyright, even where the training took place in the US. The judgment was issued in late…
megegyezés · globálisBMG signs global licensing deal with Suno ahead of new AI music model
BMG and Suno announced a global alliance on 12 August 2026 covering a framework for AI music opportunities and revenue streams. Suno thereby adds another music company to its side while it works on…
regulation · United StatesAcademy's 99th Oscars rules detail scrutiny of generative AI use and proof of human authorship
According to an analysis by a Japanese law firm, the Academy's rules for the 99th Academy Awards set out in more detail how the use of generative AI will be reviewed. The rules also address proof of…
tool · globalSuno introduces download caps and responsible AI principles to curb mass uploads of AI songs
Suno has announced download caps for its free and paid tiers and published new responsible AI principles. The aim is to limit the mass uploading of AI-generated songs to streaming platforms, while…
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Anthropic to watermark text and files generated by Claude
Anthropic has announced that text and files generated with Claude AI will carry a watermark and C2PA identifiers. According to Business Insider, this could be a turning point for the publishing…
piac · Egyesült KirályságAI companies' secondhand book purchases bring record sales to UK antiquarian booksellers
Bulk purchases of secondhand books by AI companies are generating record sales for UK booksellers, while concerns arise over the destruction of the books. Dealers say AI's data hunger may also…
case · globalPublishers face growing scrutiny over authors' AI use as AI publishing scams spread
Authors are increasingly using AI tools, and readers are raising concerns about authenticity and quality, which puts pressure on publishers. AI publishing scams targeting Australian authors are also…
megegyezés · globálisSpotify signs Kobalt to its AI-powered fan-made covers and remixes tool
After Universal Music Group and Merlin, Spotify has also reached an agreement with Kobalt on its AI-powered tool for fan-made covers and remixes. Kobalt is the first music publisher other than UMG…
lawsuit · United StatesJason Allen's AI art copyright case: appeal and the human authorship requirement
Analyses discuss Jason Allen's copyright case over his AI-generated artwork and the significance of the appeal in 2026. Another report says a US federal court has ruled that AI cannot hold copyright…
tool · globalGetty Images launches MCP server to connect its content to AI workflows
Getty Images launched an MCP server on 12 August 2026 that connects its creative and editorial content to AI workflows and products. The move is intended to bring licensed content into AI…
szakmai állásfoglalás · globálisMusic industry proposes new rules for AI music on official charts
The music industry has proposed new rules on how AI-made and AI-assisted recordings should be treated on official charts. The proposal responds to chart disputes and to tens of thousands of…
lawsuit · United StatesDisney and Warner oppose AI company's bid to narrow copyright case
According to Law360, Disney and Warner are opposing an AI company's motion to narrow the copyright case brought against it. The summary does not name the company.
piac · ÁzsiaAI actress draws 250 million views in China as audiences accept AI actors
An AI actress has drawn 250 million views in China, fuelling fears that AI could replace human actors. According to The Ankler, audiences in China are willing to watch AI actors.
research · global2026 gallery survey finds AI art suffers from a credibility gap
A new gallery survey finds that museums are opening up to AI art and auctions are selling it, yet most dealers do not accept it as a genuine medium. The survey points to a gap between the hype and…
regulation · AsiaSouth Korea's National Assembly pushes back on KOMCA's AI music registration standard, urging social consensus
South Korea's National Assembly has pushed back on the AI music registration standard of the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) and is calling for social consensus. The Korean music industry…
tool · United StatesGoogle DeepMind and A24 team up on AI for filmmakers
Google DeepMind and the studio A24 have announced a collaboration on AI tools developed for filmmakers. The excerpt gives no further detail.