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Creators vs. Artists

The Intersection • 1 HN point • 22 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Ethics Creativity Technology Copyright Artists
  1. Differentiating between creators and artists involves a deep exploration of generating versus creating, as highlighted through the example of Hayao Miyazaki's unique filmmaking process.
  2. The ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content raise questions about permission, originality, and the boundaries of creative practices.
  3. The evolution of technology has blurred lines in creativity, introducing complex discussions on fair use, copyright infringement, and the essence of true artistic expression.

Bản quyền của blog

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 09 Nov 06
🚌 Education Copyright
  1. The blog content is protected under the Creative Commons License, allowing for copying, distribution, and editing.
  2. When using the blog entries, it's important to cite and link back to the original source.
  3. Commercial use of the blog entries is prohibited unless permission is granted by the author.

How should we deal with copyright and AI?

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Copyright Training Compensation
  1. Copyright issues arise with AI training models because of the potential use of copy-protected content by generative AI providers.
  2. Fair use is a complex concept involving the balance between free speech, copyright protection, and the implications for AI training.
  3. An economic argument suggests that balancing creator rights with AI innovation can be achieved through a system that compensates content creators for lost profits due to AI use.

The next phase of the copyright-AI wars

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Copyright Legal Battles Language Models Internet
  1. The legal battles around copyright and generative AI are escalating, with the New York Times suing OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement.
  2. Many examples in the lawsuit involve large language models generating text that resembles NYT content, raising questions about whether it constitutes copying.
  3. Understanding how AI prediction machines like LLMs work is crucial in evaluating copyright infringement claims, especially when models generate text probabilistically from publicly available data.
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Can AI works get copyright protection? (Redux)

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology AI Copyright Digital Art AI Tools
  1. Copyright protection for AI-generated works is a complex issue that raises questions about authorship, ownership, and the role of AI in the creative process.
  2. The distinction between human creativity and AI technology is blurred in digital works like music, photography, and writing, where AI tools play a significant role.
  3. Determining authorship of AI-generated works involves considering the fine line between human input in guiding AI creations and the independent creative ability of machines.

Begun the Copyright Wars have

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Copyright AI Chatbots Data Privacy
  1. Comedian Sarah Silverman and others have filed a class action suit against OpenAI and Meta for alleged copyright infringement related to their works being used in training datasets for AI models like ChatGPT and LLaMA.
  2. This particular case is one of the first instances of copyright disputes emerging about written work involving AI technology.
  3. Despite attempts to prompt the AI model, ChatGPT did not directly reproduce content from the copyrighted books, leading to questions about how these AI systems were trained and what information they have access to.

Star Treks Ground Zero Copyright Battle

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 15
🎭️ Culture Movies Copyright Fandom
  1. Paramount and CBS are suing the makers of Axanar, an independent Star Trek film, for copyright violation.
  2. One reason for the lawsuit could be to protect CBS's upcoming Star Trek series, but the exact harm to the series is uncertain.
  3. The case raises questions about the necessity of strong copyright protection for derivative works, such as fan films, that might be of high quality even without the protection.

copyright vs license

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 08
🚌 Education Intellectual Property Copyright Legal Compliance
  1. Copyright is the right of the creator to copy and distribute their work. It's different from a license.
  2. License is like a contract between the creator and the user, outlining what the user can and cannot do with the product.
  3. Most software licenses don't grant users the highest rights like copying and distributing. Users need written permission for that.

BKAV Pro vi phạm bản quyền phần mềm?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 08
🕹 Technology Copyright Software Security License
  1. BKAV Pro may be violating software copyright by using certain libraries without proper adherence to licensing agreements.
  2. The inclusion of an unregistered rar.exe file in BKAV Pro potentially leads to copyright infringement as users are required to register after a 40-day trial period.
  3. Challenges arise as Blue Moon Security identified security vulnerabilities in BKAV Pro, which BKIS declined to acknowledge and rectify.

Making Sense of the NYT Lawsuit

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Media Technology Copyright Economics
  1. The New York Times has sued OpenAI and Microsoft over the use of copyrighted material. This lawsuit highlights ongoing issues about copyright and fair use in the digital age.
  2. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar supports the idea that tech companies should fairly share revenue with digital publishers. This shows there's a broader conversation happening around how content creators are compensated.
  3. The lawsuit represents a critical moment in the debate over how AI uses existing content and how that impacts traditional media. It could set important precedents for future relationships between AI and content creators.

We’ve Got Bills to Pay, Too

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Big Tech Data Privacy Copyright Software Development
  1. OpenAI is facing issues regarding copyright infringement, which has stirred up discussions about the company. This situation shows that even big tech companies are not immune to legal troubles.
  2. There's a lot of ongoing conversation around OpenAI and its technologies, indicating that interest in AI and its implications is growing. People are curious about the impact and future of AI tools like ChatGPT.
  3. The article hints at rising challenges in the tech space, suggesting that companies need to stay aware of legal standards as they develop new technologies. It's important for businesses to be careful and understand the laws surrounding their innovations.

Generative AI Sued 🙃👎💀

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
🕹 Technology AI Law Copyright Software Litigation
  1. Generative AI tools are facing legal issues about copyright. Some companies are being challenged for how they use open-source code.
  2. Artists are suing companies like Midjourney and Stability AI for damages. They want compensation and to stop any further harm.
  3. The lawsuits highlight ongoing debates about the ethics of AI-generated content. There are concerns about how these tools impact creators and their work.

✅ Monday briefing: Agency M&A, AI and jobs, new jobs for old, journalism disrupted, plagiarism machines, copyright and AI, CMA investigates AI, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
💼 Business M&A AI Economy Journalism Copyright
  1. The UK economy is facing challenges like rising interest rates and inflation, slowing growth and investment decisions. It's important for agency managers to focus on the basics and be ready for future opportunities.
  2. Artificial intelligence is expected to impact many jobs, but it will also create new ones. AI could help global productivity and GDP but requires adaptation from the workforce.
  3. The use of AI in journalism and creative fields is causing concerns about quality and originality. There's an ongoing debate about copyright ownership when AI generates content.

I sent an email to Screen Actors Guild suggesting that they get their lawyers to basically de-commercialize any output from generative AI

Top Carbon Chauvinist • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Copyright Intellectual Property Labor Rights
  1. Generative AI models don’t create original works because they lack intent and specific referents. This means they can't really be considered creative.
  2. The argument is made that if AI can't create with intent, then what it produces shouldn't be eligible for copyright.
  3. The idea is to push for legal changes to prevent commercial use of content generated by AI since it doesn’t meet the definition of creative work.

Fight to Repair Daily: August 10, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Repair Subscription Copyright
  1. The throw-away economy is harmful to the environment and resource allocation, emphasizing the need to shift towards a circular economy of reuse, repair, and recycle.
  2. In a subscription-based world, it's crucial to maintain the 'right to own' to prevent a future where ownership and property rights are eroded by overwhelming subscriptions.
  3. The rise of second life markets for refurbished goods and the need for legislation to compel manufacturers to cooperate more with repairers highlights the importance of extending the lifespan of products.