COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Delhi Police arrest Maya IPTV operator after raids in Delhi, Haryana
Delhi Police carried out significant raids in both Bahadurgarh, Haryana, and Rajouri Garden, Delhi, where they arrested a suspected reseller accused of distributing content illegally. This action followed a complaint from JioStar regarding unauthorized distribution practices. The suspect allegedly operated the Maya IPTV application for approximately two years, which granted access to over 4,450 television channels. Law enforcement continues to investigate and identify others within the distribution network.
Google's use of press by AI chatbot may infringe copyright rules, EU court adviser says
A recent advisory from a leading legal authority in Europe highlights that press publications can sometimes violate copyright laws. The Advocate General emphasized that while copyright covers unique expressions, using such material for the development of large language models may fall under the text and data mining exception. This advisory is part of a legal challenge brought by Like Company against Google.
Is AI really stealing from artists? The uncomfortable truth about originality in art
Contemporary art is at the forefront of navigating the intricate relationship between authorship and AI technology in visual culture. Artists like Pushpamala N and Raqs Media Collective delve into themes of collective memory and fractured identities. The rise of AI-generated art brings forth significant ethical challenges regarding copyright and cultural appropriation.
Anthropic, music publishers square off on 'fair use' defense in AI copyright case
US District Judge Eumi Lee did not rule at a hearing in San Jose but pressed both sides on the fair use question, which could be key to dozens of other high-stakes copyright infringement cases in the AI era.
NYT, AFP, The Economist join 40+ publishers to stop AI firms monetising content without permission
Over 40 publishers have united in the SPUR coalition to protect their content from unauthorized AI usage. This initiative includes prominent outlets like The New York Times and the Financial Times. Recent legal actions have aimed at stopping AI companies from using copyrighted materials for training purposes. SPUR is also working on ways for publishers to track content usage and enforce licensing.
AI latest update: Why are New York Times, Agence France-Presse, The Economist joining over 40 publishers in coalition against Artificial Intelligence usage?
OpenAI and its backer, Microsoft, also face similar copyright claims from prominent authors and news organizations, including the New York Times.
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Reddit-Perplexity AI clash: What to know about high-profile data scrapping case
Reddit-Perplexity AI clash: The case is part of a wave of copyright cases targeting AI companies over their alleged use of protected content for AI training.
Massive Cartoon Network breach leads to decades of classic animation files leaking days after Skydance merger: Know what has leaked
A significant data breach has leaked over 200 GB of internal files from Cartoon Network's production. Shows such as Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls are among the affected content. The leak, traced to an anonymous X account, includes storyboards and character model sheets. Disney experienced a similar breach in 2024, where internal documents were exposed online. Warner Bros. and Paramount have not yet confirmed this recent leak.
YouTube was close to selling to Yahoo. How Google sealed the $1.65 billion deal at 3 A.M. in a Denny’s parking lot
YouTube was close to selling to Yahoo in 2006 before Google agreed to pay $1.65 billion for the video platform. The deal was finalized in an unusual setting: a Denny’s parking lot at 3 a.m., where executives signed the merger documents under BlackBerry phone lights.
USA Today vs OpenAI: Key questions over ChatGPT training data, news copyright and whether publishers should be paid for their work
USA Today Co has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged unauthorized use of its copyrighted articles. The complaint claims OpenAI used hundreds of thousands of articles for training its AI models. USA Today Co seeks damages exceeding $250 million along with an injunction to stop the infringement. This case reflects a larger legal struggle between media publishers and technology companies regarding copyright use.
Zee escalates copyright fight against Reliance-Disney's JioStar
India's Zee Entertainment has initiated contempt proceedings against JioStar for violations of a court injunction. The injunction prohibits JioStar from using Zee's copyrighted music and content in its programming. Despite the court order, Zee claims JioStar continued to exploit this content after the injunction was issued. JioStar previously argued that any violations were unintentional and residual. The conflict reflects the growing competition for content rights in India's media landscape.
China fuels rush to turn AI video into an industry
Shenzhen has emerged as a leading hub for AI filmmakers in China, attracting various local governments wanting to establish tech clusters. Amid rapid growth in AI-generated content, the industry faces the risk of oversupply and declining value. While production costs for AI films decrease significantly, concerns arise regarding copyright infringement and originality. Some consumers have expressed dissatisfaction with AI content and efforts to define its regulations are ongoing.
What’s behind Disney’s appointment of its first company-wise CTO Karandeep Anand?
Anand comes from Character.AI, generative AI startup Disney accused of copyright infringement in September 2025.
OpenAI, Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training threaten copyright defense, news outlets argue
OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, have argued in the Manhattan federal court case that their AI training on millions of newspaper articles is protected as fair use because it transforms copyrighted material into new content and does not compete with or replace the news organizations' journalism.
Seattle Times, Newsday sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement
The suit in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft scraped the newspapers' websites, including content behind paywalls, and incorporated articles into datasets used to train and operate products including ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Bing's AI features.
Sony Music, Warner Chappell, others sue Anthropic over copyright infringement
Music publishers including Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have sued Anthropic, alleging the AI company illegally used copyrighted songs to train Claude. The publishers are seeking damages of up to $150,000 per work, along with other remedies. Anthropic has rejected the allegations and said it will defend itself in court.
Shein loses UK copyright lawsuit against rival Temu over photos of clothing
At the start of the trial in May, Shein accused Temu of breaching its copyright "on an industrial scale", using its photos to advertise copies of Shein's own-brand clothing to "piggy-back" on a more established competitor.
Delhi HC ruling on ANI-OpenAI copyright case sparks debate over fair dealing and judicial activism
The Delhi High Court’s interim ruling in the ANI-OpenAI copyright case has raised questions over the interpretation of fair dealing and copyright law. The judgment favours OpenAI’s use of copyrighted content for AI development, but critics argue the court made far-reaching legal conclusions despite disputed facts requiring a trial.
SC quashes copyright case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his 'Kahaani 2' film
The Supreme Court has cancelled legal proceedings against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh. The case involved allegations of copyright infringement related to his movie 'Kahaani 2'. A Jharkhand court's order to continue the case has been set aside. This decision follows Ghosh's challenge to the proceedings. The original complaint alleged theft of a script for a film titled 'Sabak'.
BMG sues Anthropic for using Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones lyrics in AI training
Music company BMG Rights Management has sued AI startup Anthropic. The lawsuit claims Anthropic used copyrighted song lyrics to train its AI chatbots. This is one of many lawsuits against tech companies for using creative works. Anthropic previously settled a similar case with authors. The music industry is taking legal action over AI training data.
Getty Images largely loses landmark UK lawsuit over AI image generator
Getty Images largely lost its copyright lawsuit against Stability AI over its image generator. While Getty partially succeeded on trademark infringement, the court dismissed its secondary copyright infringement claim. The ruling's scope is considered limited due to evidence gaps regarding AI training data.
Music labels act swiftly to silence ‘non-digital’ breaches
Music labels in India are aggressively pursuing legal action against businesses like hotels and restaurants for playing copyrighted music without proper licenses. This has led to a rise in civil suits and police complaints, as labels seek to recover substantial losses from copyright infringement in the non-digital space.
Disney, Universal sue image creator Midjourney for copyright infringement
Disney and Universal sued Midjourney, alleging its AI image generator illegally replicates iconic characters like Darth Vader and Shrek. Calling it a “bottomless pit of plagiarism,” the studios seek an injunction and damages, claiming Midjourney used their copyrighted works to train and monetise its tool.
After divorce from Ben Affleck and possible testimony in Diddy case, Jennifer Lopez is sued in copyright infringement case; here's what she did
Jennifer Lopez faces a lawsuit from photographer Edwin Blanco and Backgrid USA for copyright infringement. The images, taken at a pre-Golden Globes event, reportedly promoted fashion brands. The plaintiffs seek damages and a jury trial, claiming Lopez used the photos for commercial purposes.
Delhi HC seeks BCCI response on copyright infringement petition by Delhi Press Patra Prakashan
The Delhi High Court has sought a response from the BCCI and others regarding a copyright infringement petition filed by Delhi Press, publishers of Champak magazine. The petition contests the use of the name 'Champak' for a robotic dog in the IPL, alleging trademark infringement.
Universal Music files $75 million lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic for copying Rolling Stones, Beyonce lyrics
Major music publishers, including Universal Music Group, Concord Music Group, and ABKCO, have filed a $75 million lawsuit against Anthropic, an AI company, for alleged copyright infringement. The publishers claim that Anthropic copied and distributed lyrics from over 500 songs by renowned artists without permission. This lawsuit marks the first time a music publisher has taken legal action against an AI company over the use of lyrics.
Microsoft to defend customers on AI copyright challenges
Microsoft will pay legal damages on behalf of customers using its artificial intelligence (AI) products if they are sued for copyright infringement for the output generated by such systems, the company said on Thursday.
Sarah Silverman sues Meta, OpenAI for copyright infringement
The proposed class action lawsuits filed by Silverman, Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden in San Francisco federal court Friday allege Facebook parent company Meta and ChatGPT maker OpenAI used copyrighted material to train chatbots.
T-Series sues Roposo for alleged copyright infringement
T-Series has alleged that Roposo is actively providing and populating its app with the music label’s copyrighted works through the provision of a specially curated ‘Music Library’ and extracting songs from user devices and using such songs for commercial gain.
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