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November 15, 2023
Matt Ford
Silicon Valley’s Big A.I. Dreams Are Headed for a Copyright Crash
The tech industry thought that the legal issues over their shiny new toys were a settled matter. They thought wrong.
May 18, 2023
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court Says Andy Warhol’s 15 Minutes Are Up
The high court’s ruling on the nature of “transformative” works of art could have major ramifications for artists working today—as well as the A.I. enthusiasts looking toward tomorrow.
March 3, 2023
Matt Ford
Artificial Intelligence Meets Its Worst Enemy: the U.S. Copyright Office
Washington’s legal eagles have held that these technical entities are incapable of creating art. At least one chatbot we spoke with agrees.
October 12, 2022
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court Takes a Break From Decimating Judicial Precedent to Contemplate the Meaning of Art
Andy Warhol’s latest 15 minutes of fame came during oral arguments in a case that may determine the future of “fair use” transformations.
May 12, 2022
Matt Ford
Josh Hawley Joins the GOP’s Fight Against Disney in the Goofiest Way Possible
In his latest bid for attention, the Missouri senator has written a stunt bill attacking the House of Mouse’s valuable copyrights.
March 29, 2022
Matt Ford
When Is a Warhol Not a Warhol?
The Supreme Court will consider that question—and wade into the waters of fair use doctrine—this fall.
May 7, 2020
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