AI-generated art can't be copyrighted after Supreme Court declines to review the rule - The Verge

It's simple: A human has to create it.

Panzer's first stop in the Catospere today was at The Verge site. There our cute little kitty boy found a post about AI-generated art.

 

According to Emma Roth's post, the copyright rule, if a human didn't make it, you can't copyright it, remains in place in the U.S. Included in the post are links to other information about AI and copyright.

 

Panzer says, "It applies to books too."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Art

India proposes charging OpenAI, Google for training AI on copyrighted content - TechCrunch

 

How much content did they take from India?

Panzer found an interesting post about OpenAI and Google at the TechCrunch site today.

 

According Jagmeet Singh's post, India wants to collect royalties from AI companies that do business in the country. The money would then be given to the creators of the content used by AI companies. There is however already pushback in the country.

 

Panzer says, "It looks like a good idea to this little kitty."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack oin.

 

To read the post tootle over to India 

Authors' Class Action Lawsuit Against OpenAI Moves Ahead - Publishers Weekly

There's more news out there.

Today as Panzer was napping he was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the noise to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about a lawsuit filed against OpenAI was causing all the racket.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, a judge refused to dismiss the lawsuit against OpenAI. The class action is about copyright infringement and GPT output to certain prompts. The post includes links to information about other lawsuits.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty saw the Authors Guild is involved in this lawsuit just like the Anthropic case."

 

Note:This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to Lawsuit Against Openai 

Five Copyright Office Resources You May Not Know Exist - Copyright Office Blog

I didn't know it was there.

After the preliminary Anthropic settlement, some authors learned they weren't part of the case because their work wasn't copyrighted. 

 

If you're wondering how to copyright your work in the U.S., there's information in a post at the copyright office.

 

To read the post and get the information tootle over to Copyright Office Resources 

 

 

*Hat Tip of the kitty fedora to Nate Hoffelder's Morning Coffee site. 

Protecting Intellectual Property: What Writers Need to Know About Copyright - Writer Beware (R)

So much information.

In the Catosphere today Panzer's first stop was at the Writer Beware (R) site. With just a little digging in the posts there he found one about copyright and intellectual property.

 

Victoria Strauss' post covers copyright information every (U.S.) author needs to know. There's also information about copyright scams and myths included. The post contains a list of resources at the end.

 

Panzer says, "Remember: The information in the post is for authors in the U.S."

 

Note: This is a long, long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Intellectual Property

If Your Publisher Promised to Register Your Copyright, Check Your Registration - Writer Beware (R)

I definitely need a nap after all this.

Panzer's next stop today was at the Writer Beware (R) site. There he found a post that all writers who believe they might be part of the Anthropic class action lawsuit need to read.

 

According to Victoria Strauss' post, a lot of authors are discovering their copyrights weren't registered by their publishers. The post includes links to the copyright office and databases to check for your book.

 

Panzer says, "That's definitely a problem."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Register Your Copyright 

Authors, Publishers Await Answers as Anthropic Hearing Approaches o= Publishers Weekly

It's really hard to qualify.

In today's travels Panzer found a post about the Publishers Weekly site about the Anthropic lawsuit.

 

Jim Milliot's post includes the guidelines for books included in the class action copyright lawsuit. It also has links to other information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "This lawsuit just gets more complicates."

 

Note: This is a a short medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to AnthropicTentative Settlement 

Tentative Settlement in Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

Let's see what happens with the other lawsuits.

On his way home Panzer decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with just a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found a one about Anthropic. If you've been around here for a while, you know Panzer has been following the Anthropic lawsuit.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, both sides of the lawsuit are working on a settlement agreement. The post includes links to other information about the copyright lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "This is an interesting case."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit 

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Authors Guild Members 

Authors Guild Urges Members to Register Titles in Anthropic Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

This is a major lawsuit.

Panzer made a quick trip to the Publishers Weekly site today. Our speedy little kitty boy found a post about the Anthropic copyright lawsuit. Panzer linked to a post in June about some of Anthropic's authors' books use to train Claude.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, the Authors Guild is getting their membership involved in the class action lawsuit. The post includes links to the Authors Guild's notice to members and links to other information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "If you're thinking about joining the class action lawsuit, be sure to read all the qualification requirements to join."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and two chocolate chip cookies to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic lawsuit

To read Panzer's  previous Anthropic post tootle over to Anthropic

Authors v. Anthropic Copyright Piracy Lawsuit Speeds Ahead - Publishers Weekly

This year has gone by so fast.

Panzer found an interesting post at the Publishers Weekly site today. The post is about the lawsuit against Anthropic.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, Anthropic is appealing the judge's ruling to allow the case to become a class action lawsuit. Included in the post are links to other information about the lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "It sounds like they might think they're going to lose the lawsuit."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Copyright Piracy Lawsuit 

Contract Controversy (and Change) at Must Read Magazines - Writer Beware (R)

Always read the contract before you sign it.

If you're a writer, you'll want to read this.

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At the Writer Beware (R) site Panzer found this post about the controversy surrounding the contracts for short stories being accepted for publication by the new owners of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction.

 

In the post Victoria Strauss explains author complaints about the owner group's new contracts and the lack of negotiation on disputed contract clauses. Professional writers groups are also involved in the negotiations to change the contracts as well. The post includes links to more information about the sale.

 

Panzer says, "To this little kitty it looks like the new owners' contracts take all rights from the writers."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Must Read Magazines

Trump's Comments Undermine AI Action Plan, Threaten Copyright - Publishers Daily

I don't even want to think about it.

Panzer found this post on the Publishers Daily site.

 

Ed Nawotka's post is an examination of Donald Trump's comments, both written and spoken, about AI and a Senate Bill on the subject as well. Links are included to other information on the subject.

 

Panzer says, "You'll need to read the post, because this little kitty isn't going to try to explain it to you."

 

Note:This is a very long post. You decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Trump and AI  

Moral Rights: What Writers Need to Know - Planetside

Do you know what they are?

Today, Panzer stopped in at Planetside the online magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA).

 

There he found a post by Victoria Strauss ((of Writer Beware (R))about moral rights in relationship to copyright. This is an exhaustive look at moral rights and what they cover and don't cover in the U.S.A. in comparison to other countries.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty had never heard about moral rights before."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Moral Rights  

 

UK Publishers on AI's Threats: 'A Marathon, Not a Sprint' - Publishing Perspectives

Do you think AI needs rules of use for authors' work?

Today's trip into the Catosphere took our brave traveling kitty pilot to the Publishing Perspectives site. There he found a post about the UK's AI bill..

 

Porter Anderson's post reports on what's happening with the UK's Data Bill in the House of Lords and the House of Commons. It also covers some of the proposed and stopped amendments to the Bill. There are links to other information included as well.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks they're treating it like a soccer ball and kicking it all over the field."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to munch on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI's Threats 

In Brussels, a Call for Proper AI Act Implementation - Publishing Perspectives

You catch it at the beginning, not the end.

Panzer found a post about AI and the EU on the Publishing Perspectives site.

 

Porter Anderson's post covers the push by creatives to get the EU Commission to implement an AI act which is fair to both sides. The post includes links to other information about the parties involved in the presentation.

 

Panzer says, "If the horse already left the barn, it's too late to catch him."

 

Note: This is a longish post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Act

Generative AI and Copyrightability: Report From the US Copyright Office - Writer Beware (R)

It's easier to understand if you read both posts.

Here's another AI copyright post Panzer found today. This one is at the Writer Beware (R) site.

 

 In the post Victoria Strauss explains various areas of a new report released by the U.S. Copyright Office. The report covers when and why the Office will and will not copyright material.

 

Panzer says, "This post fits right into the post from Publishers Weekly." 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the post.

 

To read the Writer Beware (R) post tootle over to Generative AI and Copyrightability

 

 

Politicians Assert U.S. Constititution Mandates Protecting Creativity - Publishers Weekly

It's interesting reading,

Today, Panzer made a trip to the Publishers Weekly site. With a little digging in the posts he found one about AI and copyright protection for creators.

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The post by Ed Nawotka includes information from U.S. senators and the history of U.S. copyright and its inclusion in the U.S. Constitution.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty didn't know copyright protection was in the U.S. Constitution."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read the post.

 

 To read the Publishers Weekly post tootle over to Protecting Creativity

Publishers See Mixed Messages in Paris AI Summit - Publishers Weekly

Why did they expect something different?

Today, Panzer found some news at the Publishers Weekly site about the Paris AI Summit. Yesterday, he told you about the International Publishers Association signing on the statement before the Summit.

  

Jim Milliot's post quotes Maria Pallante CEO of the Association of American Publishers. The Summit did not address the issue of the unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

 

Panzer says, "Doesn't surprise this little kitty."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of cocoa to drink while you read the post.

 

To read the post tootle over to Paris AI Summit 

Turning Copyright on Its Head: UK's AI Copyright Exception - Writer Beware (R)

Nobody ever listens to me.

Today's trip into the Catosphere took Panzer to the Writer Beware (R) site. There with a little digging he discovered a post about a proposed change to the UK's copyright law and AI's use of copyrighted material.

 

As with all of her posts Victoria Strauss gives a complete explanation of the change and the ramifications of such a change. The post includes links to other information about the copyright issue.

 

Panzer says, "Here's this little kitty's suggestion for you: How about the new part of the copyright law says they can't use your work unless they ask you, you say "Yes", and they pay you for it. Oh. Wait. That's too simple."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read it.

 

To read the post tootle over to AI Copyright Exception

With the AI Revolution Underway, Copyright Law Must Evolve - Publishers Weekly

What do you think should happen?

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There our intrepid traveling kitty found a post about AI, LLMs and copyright law.

 

In his post Christopher Kenneally gives a history of AI and LLMs to explain the need for all the creative output for them.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty thinks he has an interesting opinion for the fix of the copyright law."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Copyright Law