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Doctrinal Divergence in AI Copyright: A Fair Use Analysis of Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta
Can AI training on copyrighted works qualify as fair use? Recent rulings in Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta reveal a deepening divide in how courts interpret fair use in the AI context. While both favored the tech companies, their reasoning diverged—especially on market harm and transformative use—offering critical insights for future AI copyright litigation.
Francesca Witzburg
Jul 37 min read
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Hollywood Takes on AI: Major Film Studios Sue Midjourney Over AI Copyright Infringement
Hollywood vs. AI: Why the Midjourney Lawsuit Could Reshape Copyright Law
Major film studios, including Disney and Universal, are suing AI platform Midjourney for copyright infringement—alleging it unlawfully replicates iconic characters like Spider-Man, Elsa, and Shrek. This landmark case tests whether generative AI can legally train on and produce content based on copyrighted material. The outcome could set a pivotal legal precedent.
Francesca Witzburg
Jun 245 min read
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No Copyright Without a Human: What Thaler v. Perlmutter Means for AI Art
Can AI create art—and own it? In Thaler v. Perlmutter, a federal court reaffirmed that copyright protection is reserved for works with human
Francesca Witzburg
Apr 43 min read
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