Some Olympic athletes have found themselves caught up in controversies over musical choices before and during one of the biggest competitions of their careers.
Category: Copyrights and Copyright Violations
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Olympic Figure Skaters Are on Thin Ice Over Music Copyright Rules
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Judge Denies Salt-N-Pepa’s Attempt to Obtain Master Recordings
A federal judge agreed with Universal Music Group that the hip-hop act never owned the copyrights to its earliest work.
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But Who Is the Snake in ‘Zootopia 2’?
Gary Goldman, who has battled Disney in court over the franchise, thinks the viper Gary De’Snake is based on him.
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A Zohran Mamdani Ad Used a Bob Dylan Song. The Music Was Removed.
New York’s next mayor played “The Times They Are a-Changin’” in a spot on social media. The company that owns Dylan’s catalog said his songs can’t be used for politics.
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OpenAI Blocks Videos of Martin Luther King Jr. After Racist Depictions
People have used its Sora video app to create vulgar and sometimes racist depictions of the civil rights leader.
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European Union Unveils Rules for Powerful A.I. Systems
Makers of the most advanced artificial intelligence systems will face new obligations for transparency, copyright protection and public safety. The rules are voluntary to start.
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Brian Wilson, Songwriter and Leader of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82
A hitmaker elevated and burdened by the label of genius, he transcended the breezy surf genre to create complex harmonies and intricate soundscapes in the studio.
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Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm Midjourney for Copyright Infringement
The suit, against Midjourney, is the first time major Hollywood companies have sued over A.I.-generated images.
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Snack Maker Sues Aldi Grocery Chain Over Look-Alike Product Packaging
Mondelez International, a corporate giant behind the name-brand versions of many snacks, contends that Aldi is mimicking its packaging to dupe customers.
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The Times and Amazon Announce A.I. Licensing Deal
In 2023, The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. Now its editorial content will appear across Amazon platforms.
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Salt-N-Pepa Demands Its Master Recordings in Lawsuit
The rap group accused Universal Music Group of ignoring federal copyright law by not giving up the original copies of its earliest work.