Copyright lawsuits create major uncertainty for AI giants seeking public listings. Anthropic may have a clearer path than OpenAI, with analysts warning of 'massive liability risk'. Read the full analysis.
Universal Music Group partners with Nvidia to pioneer responsible AI tools for music creation, aiming to protect copyright and prevent generic 'AI slop'. A potential industry blueprint emerges.
The US Department of Homeland Security is under fire for using Hiroshi Nagai's artwork without permission to promote its deportation agenda. Discover the details and the agency's history of similar controversies.
A landmark year saw US courts grapple with climate accountability. Explore the major trends, from novel lawsuits to industry attempts to secure immunity, and what's next for 2026.
A landmark year for climate justice saw courts worldwide force governments and corporations to act. Explore the 13 key legal wins that scrapped coal plants, halted oil fields, and ended false green claims.
Pirate activist group Anna's Archive scrapes 86 million Spotify tracks, claiming it's a 'preservation archive'. The 300TB data haul sparks AI training and copyright fears. Read the full story.
Activist group Anna's Archive claims to have scraped 86m music files from Spotify, raising fears the data will train AI models. Read the full story on the copyright battle.
Labour MP Oliver Ryan argues third-party litigation funding is becoming a volume-driven model, citing the Post Office scandal where £46m went to funders, not victims. Read his call for reform.
The Productivity Commission has abandoned a proposal to let AI firms use copyrighted material for training. The government will wait three years before reviewing copyright rules.
Exploring how iconic melodies like Beethoven's Ode to Joy and Shostakovich's Leningrad Symphony are twisted for political aims, from Tiananmen Square to Putin's Russia. Discover the dark histories behind the world's most famous tunes.
As AI songs top Spotify and Billboard charts, Guardian readers share deep concerns over ethics, copyright, and the essential human heart of music. Discover the debate.
Major record labels have struck deals with AI music generators like Udio and Suno, promising new revenue but sparking deep concern among artists about creativity and copyright. Explore the clash between innovation and artistic integrity.
Disney's landmark deal with OpenAI grants early AI tool access and licenses 200+ characters, reshaping content creation and copyright. Discover the strategic implications.
A campaign led by Dua Lipa and Elton John to protect copyright from AI mining receives overwhelming public support. The government's 'opt-out' plan backed by only 3%. Read the latest.
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging the illegal copying of millions of articles. Discover the details of this major legal clash in the AI industry.
Bruce Lehrmann's failed defamation case against Channel Ten serves as a stark warning for litigants. Discover the key legal lessons from this high-profile collapse.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has denounced the White House for using her track 'Juno' in a video promoting immigration raids, calling it 'evil and disgusting'. Read more on the growing artist backlash.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has blasted the Trump administration for using her song 'Juno' to soundtrack a video promoting ICE arrests, calling it 'evil and disgusting'.
Jorja Smith's record label demands a share of royalties from a viral TikTok song using an AI-cloned version of her voice. Discover the copyright battle and its implications for the music industry.
Public awareness of UK class actions is at its highest since 2020, but 70% believe lawyers and funders are the main winners. Discover the push for transparency and key findings from Portland's new report.
Anti-Adani activist Ben Pennings declares victory as the mining giant drops its five-year legal case. Read the full story of this landmark environmental protest win.
Warner Music Group strikes a pioneering licensing agreement with AI song generator Suno, allowing artists like Coldplay to opt-in. Discover how this deal reshapes the music industry's future.
UK Science Secretary Liz Kendall pledges to reset AI copyright policy, supporting artists' right to payment for work used by AI companies. Find out how this shift affects Britain's creative future.
The explosion of class action lawsuits and third-party litigation funding is harming Britain's legal stability and economy, with billions claimed in damages. Discover the urgent need for reform.
Cambridge study finds 51% of UK novelists believe AI could replace their work, with many reporting income decline due to unauthorised AI training.
A University of Cambridge survey reveals 51% of British novelists fear complete replacement by AI, with 85% anticipating income decline. Discover the impact on creative industries.
Sony has issued copyright claims against a fan-made Concord revival, effectively killing the failed hero shooter for the second time. Read about the legal action and what it means for gaming preservation.
Paul McCartney releases a silent track protesting AI copyright theft. Discover how artists are fighting UK government plans that could legalise music theft.
Universal Music's AI deal with Udio reveals how media-tech partnerships serve corporate interests while artists face income loss. Discover why copyright lawsuits won't protect creators.
OpenAI ordered to pay damages after German court ruled ChatGPT illegally trained on pop songs. Landmark European ruling could reshape AI copyright landscape.