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Defective by Design? Nonconsensual Deepfakes and Emerging AI Liability

Michael BaldocchiArtificial Intelligence Law, News & Insights

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 …

Scooby-Doo and the Case of Stolen IP: Warner Bros. Takes on AI

Yasmin SobhanianArtificial Intelligence Law, Copyright Law, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law

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, …

Authors v. Anthropic: The Legal Showdown Over AI, Copyright, and Fair Use

Greg DauberCopyright Law, Intellectual Property Law, News & Insights, Technology Law

Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. Anthropic PBC is caught in the middle of yet another contentious legal battle after it allegedly illegally downloaded and copied various written works for AI training purposes. On August 19, 2024, Andrea Bartz, Charles …