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Ah, the air feels lighter, the days are longer, and the vibrant colours of new life are all around us \u2013 spring has sprung<\/strong>! As nature awakens, why not take a break and read some interesting copyright articles in the sun<\/strong>? To help you make the most of these brighter days, we have a whole host of good articles lined up for you<\/strong> in this month’s Copyright Reads. So, grab a refreshing drink, find a sunny spot, and dive into the latest discussions and insights from the world of copyright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This month’s Copyright Reads dives headfirst into the intricate relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence. Several articles tackle the thorny issue of AI training on copyrighted material, including Meta’s alleged use of LibGen, and explore the sheer scale of pirated books involved. We also examine broader copyright concerns around web scraping for AI, the legalities of AI-generated content, and the potential impact of AI on open access initiatives. From discussions on “rebooting” copyright for the age of AI and the challenges of ownership to specific examples like Google’s AI Wizard of Oz recreation and the Studio Ghibli trend, this collection offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge legal and ethical questions shaping the future of creativity and intellectual property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A critical bibliography about LibGen, the pirate site that Meta used for AI training<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Creators\u2019 Earnings Calculator \u2013 Beta Launch<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Unbelievable Scale of AI\u2019s Pirated-Books Problem<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Web Scraping the Only Copyright Concern for AI?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Google Used AI to Re-Create \u2018The Wizard of Oz\u2019 for the Las Vegas Sphere<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI bots are destroying Open Access<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebooting Copyright For The Age Of AI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI, Ownership And The Legality Of Generative Inspiration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One copyright to rule them all?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Copyright law in the age of AI: analysing the AI-generated works and copyright challenges in Australia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Guest post] \u2018Ghiblification\u2019 and the Moral Wrongs of U.S. Copyright Law<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Up With Copyright Lately?: Spring Cleaning Edition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How is artificial intelligence actually being used in higher education?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebooting Copyright: How the UK Can Be a Global Leader in the Arts and AI<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI Copyright Litigation: Recent Legal Developments<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studio Ghibli v. OpenAI: is this the next U.S. copyright lawsuit to drop?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AI-Generated Studio Ghibli Trend, Explained<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mislabelled Cats, Deep Research and \u2018Bigger and better\u2019 \u2013 a few recent LLM Trends<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating 136 Years of the Eiffel Tower & Its Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trade mark cocktail: Why PORTSOY whisky and port wine do not mix<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Style Returns: Some notes on ChatGPT and Studio Ghibli<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guest Post \u2014 The Open Access \u2013 AI Conundrum: Does Free to Read Mean Free to Train?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many people are using generative AI on a daily basis? A Gemini report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“ER” Sues “The Pitt” [Video]<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026And Justice For Us: Metallica v. Napster<\/em> 20 Years Later<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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