WTF is the AI training opt-out policy token?
digiday.com — Major AI companies are backing a new AI training opt-out standard proposal for publishers, but it exposes deeper tensions over AI scraping.
Copyright
Copyright law governs the legal ownership, infringement and fair-use protections applied to creative works in the digital age. Truncated covers copyright lawsuits, policy debates, licensing agreements and legal rulings involving artificial intelligence systems and training data.
Why publishers must act now to protect content from AI scrapers
digiday.com — Discover how publishers can block AI scrapers, protect original journalism and build leverage to negotiate compensation for their content.
I had a great time talking to the RIAA CEO
The Verge — The man who fought Napster is now on the same side as fans, fighting AI.
As AI Videos Terrify Hollywood, Is It Time To Hand IP Management To The Masses?
www.forbes.com — AI is no longer feeding the creative process—it’s attempting a root-and-branch takeover.
Authors Can Defend Against AI Allegations With ‘Paper Trail’ Tools. Is It Enough?
WIRED — As the publishing industry wrestles with paranoia over the provenance of manuscripts, writers are caught in an impossible bind.
Return Of The Living Dead Cast Horrified By AI-Made Sequel
kotaku.com — You mean the movie lied???
Suno AI music generator sued again for copyright infringement
www.engadget.com — Groups that own the music rights to Elvis Presley and Eminem’s tracks filed the latest lawsuits.
Elvis and Eminem rights holders are suing Suno
The Verge — Suno is facing two more lawsuits over AI music clones.
Weakening AI copyright law will spell ‘disaster for creativity’, global music body warns Albanese
The Guardian — Exclusive: Head of IFPI says allowing AI companies access to online content would be a ‘huge mistake’ and damage Australia’s reputation
Christopher Nolan On DGA "Holding Studios To Account" In AI Protections
Deadline — Halfway into his first time as DGA president, Christopher Nolan is holding the studios' feet to the fire in protecting copyrighted materials from AI.
AI-generated cats showcasing rural life, Chinese cuisine land top brand sponsorships
South China Morning Post — Insiders warn the emerging sector faces scrutiny over intellectual property rights and simulated emotional bonds.
LeBron James Sent a Y Combinator-Backed Startup a Cease-and-Desist Letter. That May Have Been the Point
Watch Is AI Degrading Our Music Taste?
Notable links: November 6, 2026
Ben Werdmuller — Our information ecosystem is under threat. Here are some ideas.
Suno asks court to dismiss Jason Isbell’s right-of-publicity class action. It claims artist names are ‘shorthand’ for musical genres.
Music Business Worldwide — The AI music company filed its motion on Tuesday (November 3)…
Brazilian court curbs Meta’s use of local media to train AI
semafor.com — The decision follows allegations from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that Meta favored his challenger in recent elections.
Why Publishers Still Can’t Quit Meta Over AI Scraping Terms
WeRSM - We are Social Media — Publishers are pushing back against Meta’s planned AI scraping terms, but still rely on its platforms for awareness, community, conversion and subscriptions.
Vibe Coded AO3 Clone Site Down After Fanfic Authors Buried It With 2,000 Takedown Notices in a Single Day
404 Media — ao3.life was scraping and repackaging fanfiction’ works and turning them into audiobooks for sale without the original authors’ permission.
‘They hold us hostage’: Publishers furious over terms change still can’t quit Facebook
Digiday — Publishers are pushing back against Meta’s AI scraping terms, testing their leverage over a platform they still rely on.
Alphabet shareholder sues Sundar Pichai and 12 others over training Google’s AI, including Lyria, on copyrighted works
Music Business Worldwide — Phil Rosen is suing on Alphabet’s behalf in a shareholder derivative suit, meaning any damages recovered would be paid to Alphabet itself rather than to him.
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