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OpenAI employee takes down ChatGPT-coded RuneScape clone following Jagex cease-and-desist
OpenAI employee Rohan Varma has taken down Elderwood, an AI-coded RuneScape clone, following community backlash and a cease-and-desist request from Jagex. Varma, who worked on OpenAI's Codex project, used the AI tool to build the game, which closely resembled Old School RuneScape. The clone was active for only a few days before being shut down due to copyright concerns.
Genshin Impact dev HoYoverse wins $112,000 in court after AI company stole 63 of its characters' voices
HoYoverse has been awarded approximately $112,000 in a Shanghai court after an unnamed AI service provider was found to have wrongfully reproduced 63 Genshin Impact characters' voices and used modified character images to promote its AI voice packs. The court ruled this constituted copyright infringement and unjust competition, ordering the AI company to cease its infringing behaviors. The AI company has withdrawn its appeal, making the payment inevitable.
ChatGPT employee’s vibecoded Old School RuneScape ripoff lived for three days before a legal takedown
A game called Elderwood, created by a ChatGPT employee, was taken down by Jagex after only three days of operation due to copyright infringement concerns. The game, which was an "AI vibecoded" ripoff of Old School RuneScape, was developed quickly and cheaply using AI tools. The swift shutdown was met with celebration by the RuneScape community.
Nintendo wins legal battle against Mig Switch cards in the Netherlands, says the decision will benefit "many video…
Nintendo has won a legal victory in the Netherlands against an online retailer selling 'Mig Switch Cards,' which are used to circumvent console security. A Dutch court ruled that offering these devices infringes on Nintendo's copyrights and ordered the seller to cease operations. While Nintendo emphasizes protecting legitimate game sales, the article also notes the role such devices can play in game preservation.
ChatGPT employee makes a "RuneScape clone," immediately gets slapped by Jagex lawyers, then acts like he's leaving some great legacy behind in a goodbye post surely written by AI
Jagex, the developer of RuneScape, has issued a legal notice to shut down Elderwood, a game created by ChatGPT employee Rohan Varma that was openly described as a RuneScape clone. The game has since been discontinued, with Varma attributing the closure to the legal action. The article highlights the blatant copying of RuneScape's assets and mechanics, and the negative reception from the RuneScape community.
Trump Administration takes down Tetris clone after company warns it takes copyright violation 'very seriously'
The Trump administration's website featured a Tetris clone game called 'Build the Wall,' which has since been removed. The Tetris Company publicly disavowed the game, stating they take copyright infringement very seriously and do not support dividing people. The game was criticized for promoting racist depictions and its mechanics made it impossible to win.
Just days after The Tetris Company warned that 'we take copyright infringement very seriously,' the Tetris clone in the White House Arcade suddenly disappears
A Tetris clone game called 'Build the Wall,' featured in the White House's virtual arcade and promoting elements of Donald Trump's agenda, has been removed shortly after The Tetris Company issued a strong warning against copyright infringement. The Tetris Company clarified it was not involved in the game's creation and emphasized its belief in connection over division, contrasting with other companies whose intellectual properties have been used by the White House without permission.
The Tetris Company says it was "not involved in the creation" of White House parody, takes "copyright infringement very seriously"
The Tetris Company has stated it was not involved in the creation of a parody game called 'Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege' that was featured on a US government minigame site. The company takes copyright infringement seriously and emphasized its belief in connection rather than division. The parody game, which involved building a wall to keep out 'aliens,' has since been removed.
Trump regime's Tetris ripoff yanked from White House website after Tetris Company declare they "take copyright infringement very seriously"
The US government has removed the Tetris-style game 'Build the Wall' from the White House website following a statement from The Tetris Company expressing concerns about copyright infringement and their brand values. The game, which promoted the Trump administration's immigration policies, has been replaced by other parody games.
"We believe in the power of connection": Donald Trump Tetris parody game rouses the mildly worded wrath of the Tetris Company
The Tetris Company has expressed its displeasure with a parody game called "Build the Wall," which uses Tetris mechanics to promote Donald Trump's border rhetoric. The company stated it takes copyright infringement seriously and was not involved in the game's creation, hinting at potential legal action. The game, alongside other Trump-themed propaganda games, uses familiar mechanics to push political messages.
The Tetris Company confirms it had nothing to do with the White House's racist rip-off: 'we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them'
The Tetris Company has publicly stated it was not involved in the creation of the White House's 'Build the Wall' game, a reskinned version of Tetris used for political messaging. The company emphasized its belief in connection and bringing people together, not division, and is taking copyright infringement seriously. This statement follows criticism from other game developers and companies, like Halo's co-creator Marcus Lehto and The Pokémon Company, regarding the government's use of video games for propaganda.
Two more news organizations sue OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing the AI companies of using their copyrighted content without permission. This legal action follows similar suits from other news organizations regarding the use of journalistic material in AI training.
The White House launches online 'arcade' with its own takes on Tetris and other popular games, and it's…
The White House has launched an online arcade featuring games like 'Flappy Bill' and 'Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege,' which are heavily criticized for their racist and xenophobic themes. The article details each game's gameplay and controversial messaging, noting that The Tetris Company has distanced itself from the 'Build the Wall' game due to copyright concerns.
White House posts propaganda games on its website continuing its copyright infringement agenda
The White House has been criticized for releasing poorly made games on its website that allegedly infringe on copyright, using branding from Xbox 360, GameCube, and SEGA. The games repurpose classic gameplay mechanics for political messaging, drawing condemnation for their content and alleged copyright violations. This follows previous instances where the US government has used video game intellectual property for propaganda.
Take-Two files second subpoena with Discord over GTA 6 leaks, asking details to remain sealed
Take-Two Interactive has filed a second subpoena with Discord as part of its investigation into Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, seeking more narrowly defined information. The company has also filed a motion to keep the subpoena details sealed to prevent potential suspects from evading legal action or destroying evidence.
With GTA 6 leaker hunt 'rapidly evolving,' Take-Two asks court to keep latest subpoena request sealed to avoid…
Take-Two Interactive is seeking to seal a recent court filing related to its investigation into the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker, citing the need to protect an ongoing investigation into copyright infringement. The company has issued subpoenas to platforms like Discord and Microsoft to identify users involved in the leaks, with the investigation described as 'rapidly evolving.'
Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks Investigation is “Rapidly Evolving”, Says Take-Two
Take-Two Interactive is actively investigating the leaker of Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay footage, issuing new subpoenas to Discord and withdrawing previous ones against Google. The company is seeking to keep investigation details sealed to avoid tipping off the alleged infringers. Voice actor Ned Luke dismissed claims that the new game resembles Grand Theft Auto 5.
Sony and Warner sue Anthropic for 'blatant violation' of copyright law
Sony and Warner Music Group are suing AI company Anthropic, alleging thousands of instances of copyright infringement. The music publishing groups claim Anthropic's AI models have violated copyright law.
Take-Two’s GTA 6 Subpoena Hits a Snag: Discord Says It Hasn’t Even Been Served Yet
Discord has stated it has not yet been served with a subpoena from Take-Two Interactive regarding the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks. While a judge approved Take-Two's request to subpoena Discord and Microsoft for user information related to the 'CyberLeek' account, Discord plans to evaluate the subpoena's validity upon receipt. This contrasts with Microsoft's willingness to cooperate, highlighting a potential conflict over user privacy and data access in leak investigations.
Class-action lawsuit filed against Twitch over Amazon AI training
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Twitch by content creators, alleging the platform unlawfully used user content to train Amazon's AI models without consent or notification. The lawsuit, filed by Warren Pandiscia, claims Amazon had a significant incentive to acquire data on an unprecedented scale for its AI products. Twitch's Chief Product Officer, Mike Minton, admitted uncertainty about whether Amazon had used VODs for training prior to the introduction of an opt-out setting.
