Artist receives first known US copyright registration for latent diffusion AI art
Registration of AI-assisted comic comes amid fierce online debate about AI art ethics. Enlarge / An excerpt from the AI-assisted comic book Zarya of the Dawn, which received a US copyright registration. (credit: Kris Kashtanova).....»»
NASA cancels a multibillion-dollar satellite servicing demo mission
Congress kept throwing money at the OSAM-1 mission, but it faced continual delays. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the OSAM-1 spacecraft (bottom) linking up with the Landsat 7 satellite (top) in orbit. (credit: NASA).....»»
Scientists reveal role of neighboring adsorbates and quantum tunneling in surface diffusion of hydrogen atoms
A research group led by Prof. Yang Yong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed the role of neighboring adsorbate and quantum tunneling in the diffusion of hydrogen on a graphene surface, which op.....»»
Nissan joins EV price war, discounts 2024 Ariya 8-10%
The 2024 Nissan Ariya receives a $3,600 to $6,000 price cut depending on trim level......»»
Record Labels: ‘Hisses & Crackles’ Are No License to Copy & Digitize Old Records
Record labels have responded to Internet Archive's motion to dismiss 'expired' ‘Great 78 Project‘ copyright infringement claims. The music companies, including UMG and Sony, counter the statute of limitations argument. In addition, they stress th.....»»
‘IPFS Gateway Operator is not Liable for Pirated Software Keys’
The Interplanetary File System is known as a censorship-resistant technology. However, it's not immune to copyright holder complaints. When software company JetBrains warned an IPFS gateway operator that they are liable for the alleged availability o.....»»
OpenAI: ‘The New York Times Paid Someone to Hack Us’
OpenAI accuses The New York Times of paying someone to hack OpenAI’s products. This was allegedly done to gather evidence for the copyright infringement complaint the newspaper filed late last year. This lawsuit fails to meet The Times' "famously r.....»»
Nintendo’s Yuzu Lawsuit Aims to Pour Banana Peels Over All Emulators
Given its zero-tolerance approach to piracy, Nintendo's copyright lawsuit targeting the company behind Switch emulator 'Yuzu' isn't a big surprise. While the 41-page complaint throws almost everything at the hugely popular Switch emulation project, N.....»»
YouTube Content ID Copyright Claims Increased 25% in a Year
YouTube has released a dedicated website for its copyright transparency report. The latest data show that automated copyright claims remain in favor and are rising rapidly. In the first half of 2023, YouTube processed 980 million Content ID claims, a.....»»
More news organizations are suing OpenAI for copyright infringement
News organizations The Intercept, Raw Story, and AlterNet have joined the growing number of organizations suing OpenAI for copyright infringement. Add more copyright lawsuits levied against OpenAI to the growing pile.On Wednesday, news organiza.....»»
How LG’s OLED Art movement is inspiring and redefining the digital canvas
Learn how LG OLED Art and renowned artist Shepard Fairey have teamed up to reinvent the modern digital canvas at Frieze LA 2024......»»
Amazon refuses to pay screenwriter for the right to reboot Road House
Amazon Studios allegedly used AI to rush remake ahead of copyright termination. Enlarge (credit: Amazon Studios) The screenwriter who penned the original screenplay for the 1989 cult classic film Road House, R. Lance Hil.....»»
OpenAI accuses NYT of hacking ChatGPT to set up copyright suit
OpenAI “bizarrely” mischaracterizes hacking, NYT lawyer says. Enlarge (credit: Busà Photography | Moment Unreleased) OpenAI is now boldly claiming that The New York Times "paid someone to hack OpenAI’s products" l.....»»
Why new fan blog “Final Fantasy VIII is the Best” is the best
A love letter to a bygone era of personal blogs and fan sites. Enlarge / Artist's conception of my face when I realized people are still creating new gaming fansites in 2024. It has never been easier to share your thoug.....»»
HomePod with big touchscreen likely isn"t coming in 2024
There have been rumors since 2020 about a HomePod with an integral screen, but a new report claims that it's not coming soon.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is rumored to have some kind of release in March, likely with new iPad.....»»
Stability announces Stable Diffusion 3, a next-gen AI image generator
SD3 may bring DALL-E-like prompt fidelity to an open-weights image-synthesis model. Enlarge / Stable Diffusion 3 generation with the prompt: studio photograph closeup of a chameleon over a black background. (credit: Stability AI).....»»
Pirate Site Shut Down For Trademark, Cybersquatting & Copyright Violations
A popular pirate site specializing in content from South Korea has been shut down by a court in the United States. Wavve Americas, a coalition of Korean broadcasters, filed a complaint against Kokoa TV in 2023, alleging trademark infringement, cyber.....»»
IPTV / Astrology Business Received Signals, Failed to Predict Copyright Lawsuit
The owner of an astrology business, who allegedly sold subscriptions to a 10,000 channel IPTV service, was warned that his illegal business had no future. A complaint filed at a California court claims the defendant believed he had enough time and sp.....»»
Appeals Court Vacates $1 Billion Piracy Damages Award Against Cox, Orders New Trial
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the $1 billion piracy damages award against Internet provider Cox Communications. While the ISP remains contributorily liable for pirating subscribers, a finding of vicarious copyright infringement was.....»»
Court blocks $1 billion copyright ruling that punished ISP for its users’ piracy
"Cox did not profit from its subscribers' acts of infringement," judges rule. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | OcusFocus) A federal appeals court today overturned a $1 billion piracy verdict that a jury handed down agains.....»»
Before snagging a chunk of space junk, Astroscale must first catch up to one
ADRAS-J is a precursor to future missions servicing satellites and clearing space junk. Enlarge / This artist's illustration released by Astroscale shows the ADRAS-J spacecraft (left) approaching the defunct upper stage from a Ja.....»»