This article is part of DWT's The Generative Slate series. It explores the use of generative AI in the production and distribution of content. After nearly two years since the first lawsuit involving generative AI (GenAI)...more
6/30/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Authorship ,
Books ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Fair Use ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Legal Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Transformative Use
Image-generating technology is accelerating quickly, making it much more likely that you will be seeing "digital replicas" (sometimes referred to as "deepfakes") of celebrities and non-celebrities alike across film,...more
9/12/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Office ,
Deep Fake ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
First Amendment ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Lanham Act ,
Liability ,
Name and Likeness ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Right of Publicity ,
Statutory Damages ,
The Copyright Act
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