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Twitch served with class action lawsuit for training AI using streamers’ content
Twitch is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly using streamers' content to train Amazon's AI models without consent. The suit claims this practice violates California unfair competition law. Twitch recently introduced an opt-out feature for AI training, but it is not retroactive and only applies to the specific channel.
Twitch and Amazon hit with lawsuit for training AI with streamers' content
Twitch and its parent company Amazon are facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly training AI models using content from Twitch streamers without their consent. The suit claims that streamers' intellectual property was used without proper authorization.
A Hidden AirTag Followed Rare Books to an Amazon Warehouse — and to the Shredder
An investigation revealed that Amazon and Anthropic are acquiring and destroying rare books to use their content for training artificial intelligence models. This practice involves slicing off book spines for faster scanning, effectively rendering the physical copies irretrievable. A court ruling found similar scanning practices by Anthropic to be fair use, partly because the original books were destroyed.
Suno is adding audio watermarks so AI-generated songs are more easily identifiable
Suno is implementing audio watermarks to make AI-generated songs more easily identifiable. This feature aims to address concerns surrounding copyright and the origin of music created by artificial intelligence.
ChatGPT is now refusing requests to write in famous authors' styles
ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has begun refusing requests to write in the styles of famous authors, both living and deceased. This change in policy appears to be related to copyright concerns and ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content mimicking specific artistic voices.
Richard Garriott vaguely references Ultima plans, including using Shroud of the Avatar as a testbed
Richard Garriott vaguely discussed potential plans for the Ultima series during a birthday livestream, mentioning ongoing discussions about regaining copyright and hoping for more substantial news by DragonCon. He and Chris Spears of Catnip Games suggested using Shroud of the Avatar as a testbed for new Ultima concepts, while Spears also provided updates on Shroud of the Avatar's backend improvements and future episodes.
Kane Parsons is standing up for an artist after A24 attempted to copyright strike their Backrooms art
Filmmaker Kane Parsons is intervening after A24 reportedly issued copyright takedown notices for artwork inspired by The Backrooms, a concept that originated online. The company, which recently released its own Backrooms film, is accused of attempting to claim ownership over community-created art that predates their adaptation. Parsons stated he is investigating the matter, emphasizing that the broader Backrooms concept and its lore should not be exclusively owned by the film adaptation.
Opt out from your Instagram photos from being used in tagged generative AI posts
Instagram is introducing a feature that allows users to generate AI images based on public photos, unless users actively opt out. The opt-out setting is located within the app's settings under 'Sharing and reuse.' This move has drawn criticism regarding copyright and content misuse, with organizations like SAG-AFTRA and publications like Shacknews taking stances against the use of AI in content creation.
Why so many game developers don't want to use generative AI
Many game developers express strong reservations about using generative AI, citing ethical concerns, environmental impact, copyright issues, and job security risks. Despite some executives championing AI as a tool for efficiency, a significant portion of the industry views it as unproven, potentially harmful to creativity, and undesirable by players.
Persona 6 Images Leak, Only to Be Removed by Sega
Images purportedly showing leaked characters and logos for Persona 6 have been removed from the internet through copyright claims. Sega is believed to be the entity responsible for issuing these takedowns.
Wario64 abruptly banned and reinstated on Bluesky over Ubisoft DMCA takedown
The Wario64 account on the social media platform Bluesky was temporarily banned due to a DMCA takedown notice from Ubisoft. The ban was related to Wario64 linking to a store listing for an upcoming remake of Rayman Legends.
Vampire Princess Miyu remaster hits production snag, will ship with no cover
AnimEigo's HD remaster of Vampire Princess Miyu has encountered a packaging approval snag in Japan, halting progress for over a year. With their license expiring next year, AnimEigo will release the Blu-ray disc exclusively from their website without cover art, featuring only text on white paper. The limited release is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
Zenless Zone Zero 'copied my puzzle game,' indie dev says, posts a pretty convincing video to prove it
Indie developer Michael Kamm has accused miHoYo of copying his puzzle game Ouros for Zenless Zone Zero, providing video evidence of striking similarities in gameplay mechanics and design choices. Kamm claims his work was cloned and attributed to the larger company, highlighting the challenges indie developers face with intellectual property in the gaming industry. Similar accusations have also been made against miHoYo regarding Genshin Impact.
AI Yi-Yi!
Ansel Adams' Trust has stated that an AI-colorized version of the photographer's work was exhibited without their permission. The trust is asserting copyright infringement over the unauthorized use and alteration of Adams' iconic images.
Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission
The trust of photographer Ansel Adams claims an AI-colorized version of his iconic 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' photograph was exhibited at AIPAD's The Photography Show without permission. This incident highlights ongoing debates surrounding AI's use in art and copyright.
AI Yi-Yi!
This article discusses the growing concern within the music industry regarding AI-generated music, often referred to as 'AI slop.' Researchers are exploring how AI agents are being trained and the potential implications for artists and copyright.
Party Animals holds an AI-Slop contest, leading to their Steam page getting review bombed
Party Animals has faced significant backlash and review bombing on its Steam page following the announcement of an "AI Video Contest" offering a $75,000 prize. Players are protesting the studio's embrace of generative AI, citing concerns about environmental impact and job displacement for human artists. The contest rules, which mandate AI-generated submissions and prohibit original artwork, have further fueled player discontent.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)
Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
You know that Pokemon nature documentary channel? Yeah, it just got shut down
Nintendo of America has issued multiple copyright claims against the fan-made YouTube channel PokeNational Geographic, leading to its shutdown. The channel, created by EliousEntertainmentYT, produced animated nature documentaries about Pokémon. Despite the creator's defense that all models were original and in-game sounds were used sparingly, Nintendo's actions resulted in the channel's termination.
After Taking On Pirates And Leakers, Nintendo's Next Target Is A Popular Pokemon YouTuber
Nintendo of America has issued numerous copyright strikes against YouTuber Elious, creator of the "PokeNational Geographic" series, putting his channel with over 100,000 subscribers at risk of deletion. The strikes reportedly target custom animations and audio used in his Pokemon-themed nature documentaries, as well as the creator's use of a Patreon for financial support.
