A result to the contrary would be highly surprising. A New York federal judge has dismissed a copyright lawsuit that claimed 20th Century Fox, the Walt Disney Co. Microsoft ’s $69 billion bid to become a video game behemoth by buying Activision Blizzard is one step closer to being completed, with a federal judge refusing to block the deal. About Us; Media Kit; Careers;. 525. Michael Tran/Getty Images. S. “Apple. series, to create The Office Experience. After a review of the stunning verdict in March in Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker over the publishing. September 20, 2023. A judge has advanced a lawsuit from former Fox News employee Laura Luhn, who sued the network over decades of alleged sexual abuse by late CEO Roger Ailes. The state supreme court judge, Justice. court deny Thaler’s motion for summary judgment and dismiss the case. March 7, 2014 5:00am. The Netflix sequel — titled Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley — also reunites Murphy with franchise co-stars Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser and Bronson. publishers for copyright infringement on Friday, aiming to block a planned rollout of a feature called 'Audible Captions' that shows the. C. On Tuesday, during a hearing over California’s net neutrality law, the George W. Materials generated solely by AI still don't qualify, as courts have ruled that copyrights can only be granted to works created by humans. Judging by papers filed with the U. District Court Judge John Mendez made clear he isn’t ready to buy into Apple’s view of consumer expectations in the digital marketplace. The first candidate face-off of the 2024 cycle delivered the biggest non-sports audience of the year so far. Bar. By Winston Cho. Alex Bulkley and Corey Campodonico’s ShadowMachine ( BoJack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie, Robot Chicken, Strange. Sean Penn (left) as Jeff Spicoli and Ray Walston as Mr. Here, Horror, Inc. The provocateur returns to competition with this French-language drama, based on a true story about a 17th-century nun who was chastised for her religious visions and lesbian affairs. , ruled Friday that artwork generated by artificial intelligence is not eligible for copyright protection because it lacks “human involvement. and Canada, effective for new subscribers beginning on Friday. In her. This week, U. District Court at the Northern District of Florida in 1998. Judge Judy is coming to an end after 25 seasons, host Judy Sheindlin says. Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over Alki David’s CNN Interview on Michael Jackson Hologram. Information from its description page there is shown below. Mickle II said the family is humbled and proud to have the Alachua County Criminal Court House renamed in their father's honor. . S. Despite rampant rumors, a rep for Kelly Clarkson tells The Hollywood Reporter that the American Idol winner will not be judging season 13 of the Fox show. (Northern News Now) - Some unlikely performers took the stage at AICHO this weekend to help de-mystify a process some people try to avoid, serving on a jury. U. 525. “We look forward to the keen intelligence, work ethic. “Nobody who’s complaining. In a fiery speech, she told the judge overseeing her longstanding conservatorship, “It’s my wish and my dream. Chief Copyright Royalty Judge James Sledge met with Billboard for an exclusive interview to explain how the new Copyright Royalty Board works. TV’s “Judge Alex” is heading to the U. In an echo of the screenwriters and actors guild strikes in the U. Lean in on the sponsorships. AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY HOUSING ORGANIZATION | 17 followers on LinkedIn. Andrew Goudsward. bureau, naming Jacqui Heinrich White House correspondent, and Aishah Hasnie congressional correspondent. Let us know your top contenders. I. Charles E. The Hollywood Reporter is located at: 11175 Santa Monica Blvd. S. Hall, through his trust,. ” The decision follows an app…In this week's Legal Beat, a ruling on copyrights for A. January 15, 2022 8:00am. More Stories by Eriq. District. S. A federal judge ruled that a piece of art generated by AI can't be copyrighted, a decision that could have consequences for Hollywood studios. Four decades after penning that influential horror flick, which prompted numerous sequels, he’s scored an important legal victory that. S. Contact Information. 24, 2023, will be “Tim Burton Day” in recognition of the Batman, Edward Scissorhands and. Courtesy of HBO. N. Gary Bornstein, the Cravath attorney representing the game developer, responded by disputing Apple’s view. United States District Court Judge Beryl A. Many legal professionals played parts in a readers’ theatre-style production of Twelve Angry Jurors. More Stories by Eriq. Chambers: 541-431-4140; Courtroom Deputy: / 541-431-4102; Proposed Document. The lawsuit, first reported by The. The ruling is the first in the country to establish a boundary on the legal protections for AI-generated artwork, which has exploded in popularity with the rise of products like OpenAI Inc. Copyright Office that a piece of art created by AI is not open to protection. A finding of copyright infringement in a lawsuit would severely dampen the economic prospects of exploiting works generated solely by AI in Hollywood and. S. Court of Appeals for the D. Artists Seek Removal of Sculpture from National Gallery Show in Protest of US Funding to Israel Ashanti Surprises Nelly With Childhood Dream Car For His 49th Birthday New York City Marathon: Know. Chambers: 541-431-4140; Courtroom Deputy: / 541-431-4102; Proposed Document. In the U. On Thursday, U. A New York federal judge has dismissed a copyright lawsuit that claimed 20th Century Fox, the Walt Disney Co. Amazon. 18) that U. Liebowitz to the woodshed. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. June 29, 2023 1:48pm. On March 24, 2005, America met Michael Scott (and Dwight Schrute). ( 1958-02-17) February 17, 1958 (age 65) Detroit, Michigan, U. The legal fight began in 2015 when Heller. “Apple contends that ‘ [n]o. But a federal judge ruled against him, because "human authorship is a bedrock requirement of copyright. The lawsuit, filed in New York. Mashable has beaten a lawsuit by convincing a New York judge that it legitimately used an image on social media. Judge Beryl A. C. Federal judge says AI-generated art can't be copyrighted in ruling that may impact Hollywood studios. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has the potential to roil the entertainment industry, sparking lawsuits and calls for regulation. On Monday, near the conclusion of an antitrust trial in Oakland, California, that focuses on Apple ‘s dominance over a thriving app market, U. S. The Flight Attendant ‘s Michiel Huisman has booked a ticket to another TV project. Judging by papers filed with the U. Times to Stand Trial This Month as Sarah Palin Libel Suit Heads to JuryFile:The Hollywood Reporter logo. S. Robert De Niro’s Canal Productions to Pay Ex-Assistant $1. Shaw will be replacing Chief Judge Suzanne Barnett who returned from retirement on Nov. Four decades after penning that influential horror flick, which prompted numerous sequels, he’s scored an important legal victory that may frighten Hollywood. YouTube TV subscribers filed a class action lawsuit accusing Disney of essentially operating the business as a single entity, which has allowed it to drive up prices for live-streaming pay TV. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U. 2130 Advertising: 323. Kenly Kiya Kato, a nominee to be a U. Ted Yoho (R-Fla. On May 3, 2023, the United States Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Wesley L. According to US District Court Judge Beryl A. According to the complaint, those auditors sampled three films and found 20th failed to credit TSG with revenue, charged tens of millions in distribution fees not permitted under their deal. The state supreme court judge, Justice. Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a decision limiting the reach of the fair use. Matt Growcoot. The Hollywood Reporter asked the show's producers about reports of injuries last week, and executive producer John Hay replied: "Welfare and safety are obviously. Another lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI over its unauthorized collection of information across the web to train its artificial. The decision follows more than 100 tense days of the writers’ strike, with one of the factors being the fear of studios using generative AI to replace human writers, The Hollywood Reporter said. Copyright Office after it refused a copyright to Stephen Thaler for an AI-generated image he made. Sacha Baron Cohen continues to prove he’s a legal legend. As the writers' strike continues in Hollywood, concerns remain regarding the potential use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to write scripts or at least the first draft, raising questions about intellectual property rights. September 20, 2023. Wayne L. Mark O. Asphaug will become the Justice Department’s Resident Legal Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, where he will be detailed to the Criminal Division’s Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance. Hollywood's AI plans won't be thwarted by a new copyright ruling that protects 'human authorship'. Holmes noted: “We haven’t had a case directly addressing. District Judge Vince Chhabria identified “nonsensical” and “not. The court found the nude scene, which showed an actor's buttocks and an actresses' bare breasts, isn't "sufficiently. This story first appeared in the March 14 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Pharrell Williams and the Marvin Gaye family continue their fight in court with new requests. S. A federal judge has ruled that images generated with artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be copyrighted while contrasting them with photography. " A24. Published Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The movie theater industry has failed in an initial bid to force New Jersey to allow the reopening of movie theaters across the state. Y. The premier destination and most-widely trusted resource for entertainment news, reviews, videos and analysis. Howell upheld the finding by. ankarb/Getty Images. This ruling could help quell concerns of WAG union members who are anxious about losing jobs to AI. S. PORTLAND, Ore. Controversy hit The Masked Singer as Rudy Giuliani was revealed as the Jack in the Box on Wednesday in the Fox singing competition’s latest contestant departure, and one. S. S. Eriq Gardner More Stories by Eriq. 2000 Editorial Newsdesk: 323. Judge Miller rejects arguments that “ambiguity in the factual record allows for an inference of timely access,” pointing to at least six individuals who made statements in depositions that. Victor Miller once scared moviegoers with Friday the 13th. Judge John Koeltl had already ruled in March that the Archive had illegally offered free e. Andrew Goudsward. 525. "Ex Machina. A federal judge has agreed with US government officials that a piece of artificial intelligence-generated art isn't eligible for copyright protection in the. AICHO’s former Economic Development Director LeAnn Littlewolf, a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe tribal citizen, will enter into this. Atwell was appointed to the bench by former Governor Mel Carnahan in 1996. Wapner’s. Morse United States Courthouse Room 5500 405 East Eighth Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97401-2706. Robert Powless (Oneida Nation tribal member) was one of AICHO’s biggest supporters. Hsu to serve as a federal district judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Coming off the $120. A federal judge has dismissed most of Sarah Silverman‘s lawsuit against Meta over the unauthorized use of authors’ copyrighted books to train its generative artificial intelligence model. US judge rules in favor of human ingenuity, denies copyright for AI art XThe Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles, CA. The declaration was. 6 over. US District Judge Beryl Howell, overseeing the case, has sided. By Jeremy Barr November 14, 2018 4:31pm Getty President Donald Trump has the right to exclude any reporter he wants from the White House, a lawyer for his. Among the many international treaties in intellectual property, three pertain to the rights of dramatic performers in their performances. Lucasfilm/Everett Collection. A federal judge has upheld an earlier ruling from the US Patent and Trademark Office that a piece of art created by artificial intelligence ( AI) cannot be. per The Hollywood Reporter. At the same time, she isn’t ready to hang up her gavel just yet. gov Magistrate Judge Kyle F. The Office has requested that the D. ) on the House floor on Wednesday morning following a heated confrontation on issues of crime and policing on the Capitol. Follow us. Y. The Hollywood Reporter is located at: 11175 Santa Monica Blvd. In his latest opinion (), the judge notes there’s no argument that the plaintiffs. The PRO has sent a letter to U. This week, U. "It gives me great pleasure to announce the appointment of Judge Shaw and to welcome him to the Library of Congress,” Hayden said. Mike Judge knows that there will always be a limit to how much change viewers can expect for the animated leads of his upcoming Paramount+ series Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head. That’s because works solely created by AI are not copyrightable. S. Join us for the 2023 ABA Equity Summit: Deepening our Commitment & Building Community in the Face of Division, hosted by the DEI Advisory Council. Circuit this week, a dispute over the streaming of a Polish broadcaster’s programming is likely to become an important one. The premier destination and most-widely trusted resource for entertainment news, reviews, videos and analysis. In the three years his boutique firm has been open, Richard Liebowitz, a photographer turned NY attorney, has sued major media companies CBS, Vice, Yahoo, iHeartMedia and THR's parent: "It's so. A federal judge on Friday upheld a finding from the U. “This outdated law forces us to stand by helplessly as billions of dollars in advertising is sold around illegal copies of our work,” states the petition, which says the DMCA “thwarts the. Y. Bush appointee drew a. U. The declaration was. More Stories by Eriq. Angelina Jolie scored a major victory Friday in her divorce with Brad Pitt when a California appeals court agreed with her that the private judge deciding who gets custody of. January 5, 2022 ·. District Judge Beryl Howell, who delivered the ruling, said copyright law hasn't ever protected "works generated by new forms of technology operating absent. Fox Entertainment president Kevin Reilly opened his executive session at the Television Critics Association summer press tour with some news: Mariah Carey will be on the American Idol judges panel. N. " The ruling could impact the strikes in Hollywood, where AI is a key issue. First, some. District Judge Ronnie Abrams denied that defense with respect to 55 of 199 videos in question — ones. Times to Stand Trial This Month as Sarah Palin Libel Suit Heads to JuryA judge has advanced a lawsuit from former Fox News employee Laura Luhn, who sued the network over decades of alleged sexual abuse by late CEO Roger Ailes. Mike Judge Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic. A federal judge concludes that Wolfgang’s Vault lacked requisite license to stream hundreds of iconic songs. The Hollywood Reporter notes that "various courts have reached the same conclusion. A federal judge ruled Friday (Aug. Howell ruled on Friday that AI-generated artwork can’t be copyrighted, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. From 2011 to 2021, Judge Patricco was an Assistant United States Attorney, Senior Litigation Counsel, and Acting Criminal Chief at the U. The series revolved around the middle-class Hill family of Arlen, Texas, and touched on their everyday lives and. Lutzko served as a law clerk for Judge Alice M. N. New York-based firm Bernstein Liebhard sent out a notice on Tuesday soliciting investors to join a lawsuit that was filed last week against Live Nation, with three others already having done the. District Judge Richard Jackson will allow victims to explore Cinemark’s knowledge of danger and protection methods when a gunman killed 12 p…Judge Plans to Dismiss $500M Suit From 1968 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Stars. 3Biography. Appearing at Thursday’s HRTS comedy showrunners luncheon, the creator talks about the Stanford-approved gag and his series’ surprise loss—while Mindy Kaling, Mike Schur and Rob McElhenn…The Motion Picture Association of America and the National Association of Theatre Owners have come out victorious in a lawsuit that insisted that tobacco imagery in films rated G, PG or PG-13. S. Krasner and his wife, a Philadelphia-area judge, have the sort of endearing marriage between clever, passionate people that you wish more TV shows and movies might construct. STORY: Judge Allows Pandora to Maintain License to ASCAP’s Repertory . In an order issued on Friday, a Florida judge rejected Disney’s arguments that the suit was made moot by a state law and that it shouldn’t be allowed to move. Artificial intelligence cannot hold a copyright for works it creates, a federal judge ruled Friday. S. This one clocks in at. Wayne L. bureau, naming Jacqui Heinrich White House correspondent, and Aishah Hasnie congressional correspondent. The. Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage. The judge hears from the wrestler's attorney, who emphasized the importance of privacy. 83…Court Revives Rick Ross’ “Hustlin'” Lawsuit Against LMFAO "In short, the Appellants were erroneously 'hustled' out of court, and now deserve to be heard on the merits. C. In the three years his boutique firm has been open, Richard Liebowitz, a photographer turned NY attorney, has sued major media companies CBS, Vice, Yahoo, iHeartMedia and THR's parent: "It's so. 358. If adopted, these proposals will impact record labels, music publishers, producers, royalty collection groups, terrestrial and satellite radio, and music streaming services. The exhibition opens in Chicago on Oct. LeAnn Littlewolf, 47, is the economic development director at the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) in Duluth, Minn. Everett. S. NBC is letting go of Bad Judge and A to Z. Howell ruled on Friday that AI-generated artwork can’t be copyrighted, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, CA 90025 Main: 323. S. By Ashley Cullins. Chief Magistrate Judge Matthew M. By Winston Cho. Sarony, which held that protection could only be extended to original intellectual conceptions of human authors. A federal judge has dismissed most of Sarah Silverman‘s lawsuit against Meta over the unauthorized use of authors’ copyrighted books to train its generative artificial intelligence model. Today (August 3), the Association of Canadian Publishers has released a statement saying that the organization’s membership “is discouraged by the Supreme Court of Canada’s July 30 judgment in the long-running legal dispute. W. A federal judge ruled against an attempt to have an AI-generated artwork copyrighted, saying "human authorship is a bedrock requirement. Mike Judge poses at the premiere of his film Beavis & Butt-Head Do the Universe at Neuehouse Hollywood on June 14, 2022. Republican Primary Debate Draws 13M Viewers for Fox News Despite Trump’s Absence. Last year, the New York-based 2nd U. " A24. 2013 Subscription Inquiries: 212. Bob Saget Monica Schipper/Getty Images. Winston Cho is The Hollywood Reporter's Business and Legal Writer, covering physical production, government oversight, antitrust and business disputes shaping Hollywood. S District Judge Naomi Buchwald heard oral arguments in a lawsuit that aims to put the spotlight at what has occurred behind the scenes of Fox’s long-running singing competition. United States District Court Judge Beryl A. Troy Slaten — a current defense attorney and former child actor whose credits include series regular roles on 'Cagney & Lacey' (1981-88) and 'Parker Lewis Can't Lose' (1990-93) — is hoping to. “There’s no bank in the world where you can deposit excuses. She’s. ’s purported. S. com, a Web Site produced by VNU eMedia, Inc. S. m. This is a file from the Wikimedia Commons. On Thursday, U. Judge Howell's ruling, as reported by The. S. Times to Stand Trial This Month as Sarah Palin Libel Suit Heads to Jury The judge takes CNN’s point that journalists have discretion and aren’t obligated to present all information that puts its subject in a positive light, but still concludes that CNN fell short. DULUTH, MN. Attorney for the District of Oregon. April 20, 2022 7:12pm. —Scott Erik Asphaug announced today that, effective July 17, 2022, he will step down as U. A federal judge has dismissed most of Sarah Silverman’s lawsuit against Meta over the unauthorized use of authors’ copyrighted books to train its generative artificial intelligence model. Thaler’s lawyers did not respond to a. judge has ruled that AI-created art lacks copyright protection, impacting AI’s use of copyrighted content. One in particular deserves special attention. August 22, 2023 12:18pm. ). Simon, Paula, Randy and. ". Howell cited the ruling in her decision. After years of Marvel and Star Wars movies and shows inundating screens big and small, Disney is putting the. . S. The decision follows more than 100 tense days of the writers’ strike, with one of the factors being the fear of studios using generative AI to replace human writers, The Hollywood Reporter said. Reading the complaint, U. District Court Judge John Mendez made clear he isn’t ready to buy into Apple’s view of consumer expectations in the digital marketplace. Lopez, who’s co-headlining a summer tour with Enrique. A federal court ruled on August 18 that AI-generated artwork cannot be copyrighted on the grounds that copyright law only extends to human beings, per The Hollywood Reporter. In a letter addressed to the attorney of author Kris Kashtanova obtained by Ars Technica, the office cites. S. District Court for the District of. S. The Hollywood Reporter notes that "various courts have reached the same conclusion. First, some. series created by Ricky Gervais, grew into a network staple for nine seasons. history has a new judge and potentially a new headache for the Justice Department in its decadelong effort. Howell has recently determined that AI-generated artwork cannot be copyrighted. S. Britney Spears is angry, depressed and has been lying to her fans about being OK. “Nobody who’s complaining. 2,492,582 likes · 38,275 talking about this. works, an abuse case against Michael Jackson's companies, a verdict for Smokey Robinson, and more. Judge, who. Her attorneys said she has “endured health problems, family loss and financial troubles in the years since this case began. 8, 2021, to serve as interim chief copyright royalty judge. Circuit this week, a dispute over the streaming of a Polish broadcaster’s programming is likely to become an important one. Fox News Channel is making changes in its D. Saying it’s a “close call,” U. The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter. Howell of the U. gun control. Recording available after event. S. Solid Oak Sketches, which claimed to own copyrights to tattoo designs featured on the bodies of NBA stars LeBron James, Kenyon Martin and Eric Bledsoe, filed its lawsuit back in early 2016. See Thomas Joseph Aquilino's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. PATRICK T. N. United States District. In deciding to revive the lawsuit and remand it back to Judge Stanton, the appeals judges noted that that 75 percent to 80 percent of all YouTube streams contained copyrighted material in the. The United States Justice Department has prevailed in a lawsuit against RM Broadcasting, the owner of a Washington, D. One in particular deserves special attention. svg. Stephen Thaler/Creativity Machine. S. N. 2013 Subscription Inquiries: 212. 18) that U. S District Judge Naomi Buchwald heard oral arguments in a lawsuit that aims to put the spotlight at what has occurred behind the scenes of Fox’s long-running singing competition. Probably expecting at least ten times to thirty times that much after five years of. Location: Gichi Ode' Akiing Park on 214 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN. He strongly advocated and even gave his own money to make sure Gimajii Mino Bimaadizimin would be a reality. C. August 22, 2023 12:18pm. Court of Appeals for the D. District Judge George H. A federal judge has ruled that images generated with artificial intelligence (AI) cannot be copyrighted while contrasting them with photography. Todd Williamson/Shutterstock for Paramount+. Rookie romantic comedy A to Z, starring Mad Men’s Ben Feldman and How I Met Your Mother’s Cristin Milioti, and Kate Walsh‘s Bad Judge will not. Unfortunately for the music publishers, U. , which is hoping the picky 75-year-old star will sign on. 525. Aug 21, 2023. A federal judge has ruled that the U. Later this year, the streamer plans to expand to a further six. Looking to save itself in a lawsuit that demands $240 million in compensatory damages and more in punitive damages, 21st Century Fox has told a judge that American Idol lenders are seeking to. 3T: US home values see largest drop over 6 months since 2008 collapse, reports sayThis week, a photographer who literally risked his life capturing an aerial view of the city of Houston gave the Supreme Court the opportunity to settle this argument once and for all. David Dobkin is attached to direct "The Judge" for Warner Bros. District Court Judge Beryl A. District Judge Beryl Howell, who delivered the ruling, said copyright law hasn't ever protected "works generated by new forms of technology operating absent. Times to Stand Trial This Month as Sarah Palin Libel Suit Heads to JuryThese days, Kemp Powers is juggling a lot. Art generated entirely by artificial intelligence cannot be copyrighted because "human authorship is an essential part of a valid copyright claim," a federal judge ruled on Friday. Discovery ‘s lawsuit looking to enforce the company’s exclusive streaming rights to South Park on HBO Max. Legal Law firm Clifford Chance posts increased revenue, stalled profits. Y. According to the Hollywood Reporter, US District Judge Beryl Howell remarked that copyright law has never extended to safeguarding works produced by novel forms of technology operating without direct human guidance. According to the opinion on Tuesday from U. Aug 21, 2023. King, “Because Summy Co. The. When Jennifer Lopez officially announced her American Idol exit on Friday, she explained she’s leaving to explore other opportunities. 202 W 2ND ST. The Hollywood Reporter is a subsidiary of Penske. Eriq Gardner Former Legal Editor-at-Large. “We would like to thank Joe for 15 great years. The Texas energy crisis apparently caught the eye of U. By E&T editorial staff. As the Hollywood Reporter found, U. Fox News analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano has reportedly been pulled from the air amidst controversy caused by his comments claiming that British intelligence wiretapped Donald Trump‘s phones on. In reviving a claim from Jon Astor-White, a 9th Circuit judge faults colleagues for not recognizing the diversity problem in television and the "revolutionary nature" of one man's treatment for a. Times to Stand Trial This Month as Sarah Palin Libel Suit Heads to Jury; How the Supreme Court Could Shake Up Disney’s Spider-Man Plans Michael Buckner / PMC. “Fundamentally, the offers mistook who’s. A Florida federal judge made social media history on Wednesday, determining that the woman who created a Facebook page for TV series The Game can’t establish she owns a property interest in some. Subject to the supervision of the Director, the Chief. Ron DeSantis is calling for an investigation into an agreement that transferred the powers of Disney’s now-dissolved special district back to the company before the state assumed. EXCLUSIVE: Google has taken the rare step of asking a California judge to declare that by linking to copyright-infringing works on Rapidshare, the search giant is not facilitating the illegal distr…Dismissal motions come in lawsuits over “This Land” and thousands of photographs donated to the Library of Congress. Y. NBC’s The Office, an adaptation of the U. Materials generated solely by AI still don't qualify, as courts have ruled that copyrights can only be granted to works created by humans. By Eriq Gardner. Materials generated solely by AI still don't qualify, as courts have ruled that copyrights can only be granted to works created by humans. Tech giants’ use of copyrighted works to train ChatGPT or Midjourney might violate the law — unless more deals are cut.