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Bahnhof avslöjar internetoperatörers censur-överenskommelse
Swedish internet provider Bahnhof has revealed an industry agreement among several operators to collaborate on new legislation for easier website blocking, following court orders to block content related to Premier League and major film studios. Bahnhof has refused to sign this agreement and is publicly sharing the court rulings and the industry accord, while informing its customers about the blocked sites.
ESA Claims Private Minecraft Servers Are 'Illegal' and 'Piracy' in Stop Killing Games Hearing
The Entertainment Software Association has controversially claimed that private Minecraft servers constitute 'illegal' activity and 'piracy' during a recent hearing. This statement has drawn criticism and confusion regarding intellectual property rights and user-created content.
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A24 is defending its partnership with Google regarding AI technology, while OpenAI is previewing its next-generation model, GPT-5.6 Sol. Separately, The New York Times has criticized Microsoft for allegedly building a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI.
Microsoft (MSFT) and OpenAI are being sued by nearly 400 newspapers
Nearly 400 newspapers have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging that their generative AI products have scraped copyrighted content without permission or compensation. The suit claims that Microsoft "secretly crawled" websites, including paywalled content, to train AI models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has previously stated the company would cover legal costs for copyright infringement claims, and this lawsuit follows similar actions by authors and publishers against AI companies.
Blizzard Sues WoW Private Server It Alleges Raked In Millions
Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against the creators of the World of Warcraft private server 'Ascension WoW,' alleging copyright infringement, racketeering, and illegal earnings of millions of dollars. The lawsuit cites similar offenses to a previous case against 'Turtle WoW' and claims the defendants have taken steps to conceal their identities, potentially using the Russia-based Aeza Group for hosting. Blizzard is seeking the shutdown of the server, monetary relief, and an accounting of all collected funds.
Nintendo’s amended infringement suit against Palworld may result in a ‘chump change’ payout
Nintendo's copyright infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair is expected to yield minimal financial returns for Nintendo, according to legal analysis. The company amended its claims to focus on older versions of the game, significantly limiting potential damages to around $30,000 USD. Meanwhile, Pocketpair's John Buckley advises players to start fresh for the game's full release on July 10th due to fundamental changes.
Bills Must Be Paid - Official Release Date and Price Announcement
Indie game Bills Must Be Paid will launch on Steam for PC and macOS on July 29, 2026, for $6.99 with a 30% launch discount. The announcement follows an incident where a stolen demo build was recompiled, monetized, and went viral in China before Rike Games successfully had the clone taken down. A free demo is currently available during Steam Next Fest.
Blizzard issues complaint against Project Ascension WoW private server as Classic Plus rumors build ahead of BlizzCon
Blizzard Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against the operators of Project Ascension, a popular World of Warcraft private server, alleging copyright infringement and other violations. This legal action comes amid growing anticipation for official Classic Plus content from Blizzard, with speculation centering on an announcement at BlizzCon 2026. The lawsuit against Project Ascension, which claims over one million players and generates revenue through donations, follows Blizzard's previous actions against other private servers like Nostalrius and Turtle WoW.
Ariana Grande Murka Gedung Putih Pakai Lagunya di Video ICE
Pop star Ariana Grande publicly condemned the White House for using her song 'bye' in a TikTok video promoting an ICE operation. Grande expressed outrage in the video's comments, calling the use of her music for such content 'barbaric, inhumane, and vile.' The White House has since removed the audio from the video.
CNN is the latest media company to sue Perplexity
CNN has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement. This legal action follows similar suits from other media companies against the AI-powered search engine.
Popular Japanese voice actors unified against “Unauthorized AI Voice Generation”
Popular Japanese voice actors, including Kenjiro Tsuda, Megumi Ogata, Yuki Kaji, and Jun Fukuyama, have united against the unauthorized use of their voices in generative artificial intelligence. A committee at Japan's Ministry of Justice is examining legal liability for such infringements, with voice actors calling for clear guidelines and regulations to coexist with AI technology.
AI Yi-Yi!
CNN has filed a lawsuit against AI firm Perplexity for alleged copyright infringement, claiming the company unlawfully used its news articles to train its AI models. In separate news, NVIDIA Research has made advancements in robotics, bridging the gap between simulation and real-world application.
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CBS is reportedly taking steps to prevent unauthorized uploads of Stephen Colbert's post-Late Show content on YouTube. The article also briefly mentions a separate piece about 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' winning in the realm of OnlyFans content.
GameMill's Snoopy Game Has Been Hit With A Copyright Lawsuit
Lee Mendelson Film Productions has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against GameMill Entertainment over the music in the Nintendo Switch game Snoopy & the Great Mystery Club. The lawsuit alleges that the game's soundtrack uses unlicensed music substantially similar to the original Vince Guaraldi compositions without authorization. The plaintiff is seeking damages estimated to exceed $300,000.
Level-5 Issued Statement on Pirating Roms of Its Games
Level-5 has issued a statement addressing the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of its game software, warning of legal action against copyright infringement. The company acknowledges awareness of piracy and asks the community to refrain from using pirated copies. This comes as some of Level-5's titles, like Yo-kai Watch 3, are scarce or unavailable in certain regions, driving up prices for physical copies.
"We Will Continue To Pay Close Attention" - Level-5 Issues A Warning Against Piracy
Developer Level-5 has issued a strong warning against the piracy and illegal distribution of its game software. The company stated it will actively monitor for copyright infringement and take legal action, including content removals and account suspensions. Level-5 also urged its community to refrain from downloading or using pirated copies of their games.
Kronologi Dua Lipa Gugat Samsung dan Tuntut Ganti Rugi Rp260 M
Singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung, seeking over $15 million in damages. Lipa alleges that Samsung used her image on television marketing materials without permission or compensation. The lawsuit claims violations of copyright, publicity rights, and trademark law.
Dua Lipa Gugat Samsung Rp260 M setelah Fotonya Muncul di Kardus TV
Singer Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million, alleging the electronics giant used her image on TV packaging without permission or compensation. The lawsuit claims Samsung used her photo from a 2024 music festival on product boxes without her knowledge or consent, and allegedly dismissed her requests to stop the usage. Dua Lipa is pursuing claims for copyright infringement, violation of publicity rights, and trademark violations.
Book publishers accuse Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of copyright infringement
Book publishers have filed a class action lawsuit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg, alleging copyright infringement. The suit claims that Meta's Llama AI model was trained on unauthorized scraped data, violating copyright laws.
Steam stops indie developer from releasing a game for infringing the copyright of his own work
An indie developer's game, Wired Tokyo 2007, was blocked from release on Steam due to alleged copyright infringement of third-party intellectual property. The developer claims to own the copyright for all assets, including board game elements used within his own game. Steam support is reportedly demanding proof of licensing or IP ownership, which the developer finds unreasonable and difficult to provide.
