A clearer picture of how studios intend to incorporate artificial intelligence into the screenplay production apparatus is coming into view. The agreement requires writers to obtain consent if they want to use generative AI and allows studios to “reject a use of GAI that could adversely affect […]
The authors note that OpenAI’s detailed interpretation of fair use in an AI context is irrelevant, at least at this stage. Fair use is a defense that is typically not used to dismiss copyright infringement claims before they’re properly argued. “Fair use is an affirmative defense, and is […]
Leading artificial intelligence firm OpenAI announced today that users of its ChatGPT generative AI tool will again be able to generate answers to prompts that search the web for the latest information. It’s a revival of a powerful feature that was removed from the service in July because it was […]
While “Barbie” may have been a huge opening salvo in Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz‘s plan to turn toy brands into media IP, it’s just the beginning of a versatile long-term strategy that will extend far beyond the cinema to TV and gaming for the likes of “Monster High” and “Hot Wheels.” […]
Epic Games is slashing its workforce by 16%, laying off about 830 employees, as it looks to cut costs. The cutbacks were announced in an internal memo from Epic CEO Tim Sweeney. In addition to the layoffs, the company is selling Bandcamp the music store and community platform it acquired in […]
What took so long? That was the prevailing sentiment among many book business members upon hearing the news that the FTC had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the nation’s largest e-tailer and dominant bookseller. Independent booksellers, which were the first physical retailers impacted by […]
Big boost in residuals, access to streaming data
OpenAI is talking to investors about a share sale that would value the artificial-intelligence startup behind ChatGPT at between $80 billion to $90 billion, roughly triple its level earlier this year. The startup, which is 49% owned by Microsoft, has told investors that it expects to reach $1 […]
Net neutrality is back on the menu, citizens. After a long, long battle ending in eventual defeat during Trump’s presidency, the FCC is set to reinstate rules that broadband providers must treat all traffic equally, giving no sweetheart deals to business partners or their own services. The […]
Spotify is OK with AI, after all. In a reversal from an earlier decision, the CEO of the world’s biggest music streaming service said Tuesday that it would not ban AI-generated music. This follows an announcement of AI-translated podcasts, giving both commercial and independent producers a way to […]
