Trademark Infringement Judgment | Technology | Business Introduction: Digital Media and AI In a landmark legal showdown that many in the creative industries and AI sector were closely watching, Getty Images has come up short in its high-stakes lawsuit against Stability AI in the UK. While the London High Court acknowledged
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Press Play at Your Own Risk: Nintendo’s Battle with Streamer Piracy and the Future of Game-Release Security
Intellectual Property Law | Gaming & Media | Society 1. Introduction Nintendo has taken legal action against a Colorado-based streamer, Jesse Keighin (aka “EveryGameGuru”), accusing him of streaming unreleased Nintendo games, facilitating piracy via emulators and hacks, and thereby bypassing Nintendo’s carefully planned launch strategy. (Nintendo Life) While this case has not
How Legal Practices Are Evolving with Blockchain Technology
Blockchain Technology | Digital laws | Regulation Introduction: Reshaping the Legal Landscape Blockchain technology, once primarily associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is now reshaping the legal landscape. Its core features—decentralization, immutability, and transparency—are challenging traditional legal practices, from contract execution to evidence management. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and courts are
Laser Wars: L&A Open-Sources ‘L&Aser’ Technology Amid Legal Fight With Carbon Robotics
I.P. Law | A.I. Regulation | Business Litigation Introduction: I.P. in the A.I. Arena In a significant development for the agtech and intellectual property communities, Laudando & Associates (L&A) announced it will release its L&Aser laser-weeding module under a global open-source license via GitHub. The move follows escalating tensions in
Rolling Stone Owner Sues Google — First Major U.S. Publisher to Challenge AI Overviews
Federal Lawsuits | Business Litigation | Media Rights Introduction: Google on the Hot Seat Penske Media Corporation (PMC), owner of major titles including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter, has initiated litigation against Google that could reshape the relationship between publishers and search engines in the AI era.
Legal Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles: A Road Ahead
Automotive Law | Transportation Regulations | Technology Introduction: Driving Into Legal Uncertainty The development of autonomous vehicles (AVs) represents a historic shift in transportation, with implications far beyond traffic patterns and car ownership. As AV technology inches closer to mass deployment—ranging from driver-assist features to fully self-driving cars—the legal landscape is
Personalization vs. Profiling: Where AI Targeting Crosses the Line
AI Automation | Digital Regulation | Privacy Laws Introduction: When Convenience Becomes Control Every day, artificial intelligence systems serve us personalized recommendations—from news feeds and product ads to job postings and insurance quotes. These AI-driven tools promise a more tailored digital experience. But there’s a catch: when personalization becomes prediction, and prediction
Disclosure or Deception? Regulating AI-Influenced Advertising Across Jurisdictions
Advertising Law | Consumer Protection | Business Marketing Introduction: The Rise of the Machine Marketer AI isn’t just writing ad copy anymore, it’s actually curating product placements, creating synthetic influencers, and dynamically tailoring marketing messages in real time. From algorithm-generated Instagram campaigns to chatbot-led product pitches, artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded
Synthetic Influencers and Deepfake Branding: A Right of Publicity Crisis
Digital Media | Intellectual Property | Publicity Law Introduction: When the Face Isn’t Real, but the Influence Is They don’t age, they don’t sleep, and they never miss a content deadline. Synthetic influencers—AI-generated personalities like Lil Miquela, Imma, and Shudu—are transforming the influencer marketing industry. Meanwhile, deepfake technology is evolving from
When AI Meets IP: Who Owns the Algorithm’s Art?
Artificial Intelligence | Intellectual Property Law | Technology Introduction: The New Creators Have No Pulse In the past three years, artificial intelligence has evolved from an experimental novelty to a prolific creator—generating poems, symphonies, digital paintings, codebases, and video games. Whether it's a TikTok filter that renders dreamlike animations or a