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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 …
The Caribbean is a melting pot of heritage. The region was inhabited by Indigenous Americans, followed by Europeans who brought enslaved people from China, India, and Africa to grow crops in the colonies for shipment back to their respective countries. …
On bended knee is no way to be free –Guaranteed by Eddie Vedder What do Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have in common? The answer may not be immediately obvious. And yet, the pop star, grunge …
Songwriting is a revenue engine of the music industry. In 2023, Taylor Swift generated an estimated $75 million from streaming and radio airplay from her songwriting catalogue.[1] Music publishers have structured the songwriting subindustry by organizing songwriting sessions, grouping songwriters …
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 …
Before the Internet and technological advances, licensing musical compositions and sound recordings was difficult. Intellectual property rights, like reproduction, creating derivatives, distribution, and public performance, were often owned by entities like music publishers, record labels, or independent distributors, who were …
As technology and consumer preferences continue to evolve, broadcasting companies remain hampered by anachronistic regulations. Players in the traditional media space are calling out for a restructuring of the regulatory framework, so they are not disadvantaged in the competition with …
As living costs rise, consumers must choose carefully how they spend their disposable income, especially since these purchases can affect factors adjacent to living costs. A young professional may want to invest in a class to build her skills and …
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, …
Image used under license from Shutterstock.com. On November 7, 2024, the North Carolina State Board of Education (“SBE”) proposed a new temporary rule that permits public school athletes to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”).[1] The new proposal …
