CULTURAL WORKS COPYRIGHT
Tintin, Popeye, Hemingway among US copyrights expiring in 2025
Numerous artistic works, including 'A Farewell to Arms,' cartoon character Popeye the Sailor, and Tintin, will enter the public domain in the United States. US copyright law expires 95 years after publication for these works, allowing them to be freely copied, shared, and adapted starting January 1, 2025.
Inside Safir Anand’s luxurious state of mind
India’s well-known luxury IP lawyer on brand strategy, working with home of the world’s biggest luxury houses, and his penchant for experimental fashion
The art and craft of earning in times of AI
India accounts for Adobe’s largest employee base outside the US with 8,000 people in five campuses. “Some of our teams are working on the Firefly model, others are operating our GPU (graphics processing unit) cluster while some of them are building services like the Adobe Illustrator,”said Alexandru Costin, vice president of GenAI at Adobe.
AI adoption hinges on cultural shift, says Google Cloud exec
Caroline Yap, managing director, global AI business, Google Cloud, said the company has been working with C-level leaders to understand their business value journeys and help map out how to apply the technology.
Can Apple's iPhones pass the AI test?
For the first time in more than a decade, the tech giant will unveil a suite of iPhones whose signature feature won't be an improved camera or an updated design, but new software capabilities.
Thalapathy's GOAT is creating waves, but do you know the real OG GOAT?
Thalapathy Vijay's new movie "The Greatest of All Time" or "GOAT" released on Thursday and is being widely discussed as potentially his last film before entering politics. The spy thriller has sold around 12.37 lakh tickets in India for the opening day and aims to gross Rs 100 crore globally. The term 'GOAT' originated with Muhammad Ali and has been used to describe individuals excelling in their fields, like Michael Jackson and Serena Williams.
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OpenAI, still haunted by its chaotic past, is trying to grow up
Today, OpenAI has more than 1,700 employees, and 80% of them started after the release of ChatGPT in November 2022. Altman and other leaders have led the recruitment of executive hires, while the new chair, Bret Taylor, a former Facebook executive, has overseen the expansion of the board.
Valley must respect (Beverly) Hills
Creators of AI will have to be especially careful over copyright, given the scope for bias inherent in the technology. Bias enters through human input. But AI can amplify it. Creative people lending names, faces or voices to such endeavour would be justified in seeking protection to their livelihood apart from regular compensation. This would also apply to content AI trains upon, such as the work of writers, directors and musicians.
OpenAI and its discontents: Why countries need laws to combat AI exploitation
The New York Times accuses Microsoft-owned ChatGPT of using copyrighted material without permission and attributing false information. The legal case involves copyright violation and compromising content integrity. The investigation reveals that 'common crawl', a dataset used in training GPT-3, has www.nytimes.com as a highly represented source. Should OpenAI be allowed to profit from copyrighted and unprotected content? The arts and entertainment industry in India also faces copyright issues. AI-generated music and propaganda pose threats to the industry and society. Protective laws may be necessary.
Why need for effective IP protection in digital space is critical
It is important to examine the implications of intellectual property rights in the digital era. Discussing issues such as online piracy, copyright infringement, and the need for effective IP protection in the digital space can be pivotal.
AI can make art that feels human. Whose fault is that?
Artists have been deploying AI technologies for a while, after all: Ed Atkins, Martine Syms, Ian Cheng and Agnieszka Kurant have made use of neural networks and large language models for years, and orchestras were playing AI-produced Bach variations back in the 1990s.
The challenges ahead for generative AI
Existing "fair use" clauses in many countries, notably the US, permit some uses of copyrighted material for training algorithms, but this permission is not clear cut.
First iteration of Mickey Mouse to enter public domain in 2024, along with other iconic Disney characters
Due to U.S. copyright laws, the 95-year protection period for this iconic character is expiring, allowing certain aspects of Mickey Mouse's earliest depiction to be freely used.
Room for music royalty collection to grow: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union minister Piyush Goyal has said the music industry's royalty collections have jumped 10 times to around Rs 550 crore in the last two years from Rs 50-65 crore annually earlier. He believes that there is still room for growth. He added that the entire industry should come to one platform for enhancing the creative industry and strengthening its soft power in Amrit Kaal.
Will work on action-oriented efforts to improve global culture: Brazil minister on nation's G20 presidency
A Brazilian delegate who accompanied the minister during the Varanasi meeting said his country is "excited" about being handed over the baton of the G20 Presidency. "The G20 presidency is like hosting a 'World Cup of diplomacy'. Tremendous excitement... Brazil and India, both are culturally diverse countries with elements of similarities. So receiving the baton from India will be great," he said.
Renowned artist Banksy's authorized exhibition ‘Cut & Run’ set to open in Glasgow
Popular street artist Banky’s exhibition ‘Cut & Run’ is scheduled to open in the upcoming weekend. The exhibition will also showcase Banky’s iconic stencils.
Age of chatbots: Are writers seeing writing on the wall?
The fortunes of the writers, actors and directors negotiating new contracts this year may say a lot about whether the pattern will continue into the era of artificial intelligence.
Did Ed Sheeran really steal Marvin Gaye's tunes? Jury in copyright case selected, trial to start soon
Manhattan court jury to decide if Ed Sheeran plagiarised Marvin Gaye's 'Let's Get It On'
Govt mulling blocking websites transmitting pirated content: Official
The Indian government is considering blocking websites that transmit pirated content in efforts to combat piracy. Proposed changes to the Cinematograph Act would introduce a provision on transmitting pirated content, allowing for the blocking of sites carrying such content.
Publishers Worry AI Chatbots Will Cut Readership
In an effort to prevent the industry from being upended without their input, many are pulling together task forces to weigh options, making the topic a priority at industry conferences and, through a trade organization, planning a push to be paid for the use of their content by chatbots.
Everything edible: From stuffed camel to barazushi, mega one-pot meals have been staple food fantasy across cultures
Throughout history, food fantasies have been a refuge for those seeking a respite from oppression.
US Supreme Court to hear Andy Warhol's 'Portraits of Prince' copyright infringement case
The oral arguments for the high-profile copyright infringement case will take place in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
French regulator orders Google pay copyright fees to media groups
The agency said it "requires Google, within three months, to conduct negotiations in good faith with publishers and news agencies on the remuneration for the re-use of their protected contents". "This injunction requires that the negotiations effectively result in a proposal for remuneration from Google" that must be applied retroactively to October 2019, when France became the first country to ratify the EU law.
Want to work from home? Here are eight options for you
Explore these eight self-employment options that can help you earn without confining yourself to a rigid office regime.
125th birth anniversary celebrations: Ambedkar works reprint runs into copyright trouble
The Centre’s grand plan to print the original collected works of BR Ambedkar as part of his 125th birth anniversary celebrations has run into a copyright wall.
India & China biggest talent factories, but dichotomy in workforces stark
The two populous countries are the world’s biggest talent factory. But their work forces are very different — demographically & attitudinally.
Designer wear industry to reach Rs 11K crore mark by 2020: ASSOCHAM
A huge growth potential is foreseen in the market as more and more people are buying branded products and apparels and exhibit a strong desire for individuality.
WIPO calls on India to sign internet treaties on copyright
The World Intellectual Organisation (WIPO) has called on India to become a signatory to the two internet treaties which will provide for global protection of the rights of copyright holders, performers and producers of phonograms.
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