It’s no secret that I’m a musician – in fact, a songwriter/producer. I’ve invested late nights bringing my ideas to life, as well as thousands in technology (and Berklee tuition). It was worthwhile because I knew I would, in return, …
Defective by Design? Nonconsensual Deepfakes and Emerging AI Liability
Deepfakes—generative AI-manipulated video, photo, or audio recordings that misrepresent events or individuals—have been widely accessible since 2017.[1] Once the technology became public, it was almost immediately used to produce nonconsensual images of women, and the problem has since worsened.[2] In …
From Infringement to Innovation: How UMG’s Udio Settlement Reframes Fair Use and AI in Music
In an attempt to coevolve with the new age of technology, Universal Music Group (“UMG”), the world’s biggest music label, announced on October 29, 2025, that they settled a copyright infringement case with Udio, an artificial intelligence (“AI”) music company. …
Tilly Norwood: Hollywood’s Synthetic Starlet
Tilly Norwood, Hollywood’s new emerging technological sensation, has quickly become a focal point of widespread media attention. According to actor and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”) President, Sean Astin, Norwood isn’t a human actor, but …
“New Discoveries” at too High a Cost: Penske slaps Google with antitrust lawsuit, illustrating the next installment of the dramatic rise in AI-related disputes
For decades, music fanatics flocked to Rolling Stone Magazine for musical and cultural commentary, cinephiles swarmed Variety for the latest critiques and film festival features, and the entire entertainment industry dove into Deadline for business developments and community updates. Now, …
Scooby-Doo and the Case of Stolen IP: Warner Bros. Takes on AI
Few companies embody the power of storytelling like Warner Bros. For over a century, its films and characters have not only entertained audiences, but have shaped cultural identity. From the charm of Looney Tunes to the heroism of DC Comics, …
Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review Hosts its Annual Symposium “From Precedent to Algorithm: Navigation AI, Law, and the New Entertainment Frontier”
The Loyola of Los Angeles Entertainment Law Review (“ELR”) hosted on February 21, 2025, its annual Symposium at Loyola Law School. The Symposium, entitled “From Precedent to Algorithm: Navigating AI, Law, and the New Entertainment Frontier,” discussed emerging topics spanning …
The AI Trap: Streaming Royalties Fraud and the Role of Fair Use in Voice Mimicry
On February 21, Loyola Law School hosted the 2025 Entertainment Law Review (“ELR”) Symposium on its campus. This year’s theme was ‘From Precedent to Algorithm: Navigating AI, Law, and the New Entertainment Frontier.’ The ELR Symposium kicked off with a …
The Era of Immortal AI Celebrities: Addressing the Misuse of Celebrity Likeness and Unanswered Questions Regarding Enforcement and Regulation
On Friday, February 28, 2025, Loyola Law School’s Entertainment Law Review hosted its annual symposium on AI in the Entertainment Field, namely, AI-use regarding music streaming royalties, talent deals including AI-related clauses in film and tv, and AI usage within …