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Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town

Caution on copyright changes as Claude comes to town

Pressure is mounting on the federal government to move carefully on any changes to copyright and AI training as another tech giant signs a deal in Australia.

Aldi's baby puffs snuffed out in snack appeal case

Aldi's baby puffs snuffed out in snack appeal case

Aldi's baby puffs snuffed out in snack appeal case

Aldi's baby puffs snuffed out in snack appeal case

A fierce battle over toddler snacks is no child's play, as a court ruling threatens to lump a discount supermarket chain with an even bigger damages bill.

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.

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Goat slaughter footage could hold key to press freedom

Goat slaughter footage could hold key to press freedom

Whistleblowers and journalists stand to be disadvantaged if a ruling on copyright laws is not thrown out by Australia's highest court, advocates claim.

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice amid AI fears

US pop superstar Taylor Swift has applied to trademark an image of herself as well as her voice amid growing concerns of content generated by AI.

Art controversy in court and on national gallery walls

Art controversy in court and on national gallery walls

The Ngura Pulka exhibition is finally opening at the National Gallery of Australia, following a three-year delay because of allegations of interference.

Designer delights in dark horse victory over Katy Perry

Designer delights in dark horse victory over Katy Perry

An Australian fashion designer is "over the moon" after winning a years-long trademark battle against pop star Katy Perry.

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Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

Top Gun: Maverick copyright claim rejected by US court

A US court has tossed out a lawsuit claiming the hit sequel Top Gun: Maverick improperly used material from a magazine article.

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians

A national AI road map "uses all the right language", but experts are questioning when the Albanese government's plan will be followed by concrete action.

ShamWow Guy's bid to clean up in spoof video lawsuit

ShamWow Guy's bid to clean up in spoof video lawsuit

ShamWow Guy's bid to clean up in spoof video lawsuit

ShamWow Guy's bid to clean up in spoof video lawsuit

The ShamWow Guy has looked past his go-to yellow washcloth and instead hired lawyers to deal with a messy spat with an Australian YouTuber.

Final roar in Katy v Katie court war over trademark

Final roar in Katy v Katie court war over trademark

Final roar in Katy v Katie court war over trademark

Final roar in Katy v Katie court war over trademark

The High Court has heard arguments in a David-and-Goliath battle between an international pop sensation and an Australian fashion designer.

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.

Lord of the Rings says burger chain name shall not pass

Lord of the Rings says burger chain name shall not pass

Lord of the Rings says burger chain name shall not pass

Lord of the Rings says burger chain name shall not pass

The rights holder to a popular fantasy books and films franchise has launched a new bid to to block an Australian vegan burger chain from trademarking its name.

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

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Court scrutinises media use of rampage victims' images

Media outlets' ability to publish dead people's images without explicit permission will be tested by families of Bondi Junction shopping mall stabbing victims.

Artist's alarm at sculptures credited to French creator

When artist Anya Pesce parted ways with a gallery, sculptures similar to hers credited to a French artist, became available from the same outlet.

Why your words and photos might already be training AI

More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out.

Dark horse Katy Perry in court win over Aussie designer

US popstar Katy Perry has decisively won a five-year legal battle by overturning findings she infringed Australian fashion designer Katie Perry's trademark.

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Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech

Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.

Aussie artists' big bid to get paid more for radio play

Several major Australian music names have banded together at a Senate inquiry to seek more money for embattled artists instead of radio stations.

McDonald's loses legal beef with Hungry Jack's burgers

Hungry Jack's "Big Jack" burger was not deceptively similar to the Big Mac and did not infringe McDonald's trademark, a court has found.

Madman streaming services sued in licensing spat

Two streaming services affiliated with Madman Entertainment have been hit with a lawsuit alleging they used unlicensed music for years without paying royalties.

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