Digital Replicas, a Fear of Striking Actors, Already Fill Screens – The technology for morphing flesh-and-blood performers into virtual avatars has been improving for years. Now it has become an issue in the actors’ strike.

Digital Replicas, a Fear of Striking Actors, Already Fill Screens – The technology for morphing flesh-and-blood performers into virtual avatars has been improving for years. Now it has become an issue in the actors’ strike. August 4, 2023 Authored: Marc Tracy Published: The New York Times Summary: The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and […]

How judges, not politicians, could dictate America’s AI rules

Melissa Heikkiläarchive – MIT Technology Review

Lawsuits are emerging as a potential route to regulate and shape the use of AI in the US. Federal agencies and individuals are suing AI companies, such as OpenAI and Meta, over concerns related to consumer protection, privacy, copyright infringement, and fairness. The outcomes of these cases could lead to new AI regulations and ways for artists and authors to be compensated for their work used in AI training data. Experts believe that lawsuits may precede comprehensive AI-specific legislation due to the split Congress and tech companies’ lobbying efforts.

Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated

Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated March 16, 2023 Authored: United States Copyright Office Published: United States Copyright Office Summary: The article discusses the challenges arising from the registration of works containing AI-generated content. With the increasing use of advanced AI technologies in creative processes, questions about copyright protection and human authorship have emerged. […]