Copyright

The New York Times has asked a court for permission to update its copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that raised the bar for proving contributory infringement claims.

June 21, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Musicians including SZA and producer Kenneth Blume have voiced strong objections after discovering their songs in datasets used to train AI music generators. The reactions followed the launch of an AI detection tool by The Atlantic last week.

Following Anna’s Archive’s December 2025 announcement of scraping 86 million Spotify music files, Spotify and major labels are seeking a $322 million default judgment in New York federal court. The site ignored proceedings, prompting demands for statutory damages under DMCA and copyright law, plus a permanent injunction to block access. Anna’s Archive has temporarily pulled the Spotify torrents amid pressure.

March 25, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that internet service providers like Cox Communications are not liable for their subscribers' copyright infringement. The decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reversed a lower court finding against Cox in a long-running dispute with Sony Music Entertainment. The ruling draws on precedents from the 1984 Betamax case and 2005 Grokster decision.