S1 E38 Legal updates on AI and Copyright with Wayne Carroll

S1 E38 Legal updates on AI and Copyright Your employees are using AI. According to a Feb. 2023 survey by Fishbowl, 43% of professionals are using ChatGPT at work, but of those about 70 percent say their boss does not know. If AI is found to infringe copyright or have other legal risks then your company’s use of AI could bring liability. Cases relating to AI and Copyright Getty Images v. Stability AI: In February 2023, filed in D. Del. and the U.K. Getty Images, filed a lawsuit against Stability AI, an AI-driven image recognition platform. The dispute centered around allegations of copyright infringement by Stability AI's technology. Class action against Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt: In January 2023, a was filed in N.D. Cal. The lawsuit against Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt, accuses them of unauthorized use and distribution of their copyrighted works through AI algorithms. Doe v. GitHub, Microsoft, OpenAI, et al.: Learning from open source software. What happens if the AI does not follow the rules of the open source licenses. Authors Guild v. Google (2d Cir. 2015): Although not recent, the Authors Guild v. Google case, which occurred in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in 2015, is a landmark case. The Authors Guild sued Google for copyright infringement related to their book scanning project. The court ruled in favor of Google, determining that the project fell under fair use due to its transformative benefits. Zarya of the Dawn: Comic book with words written by a human, but all images generated by AI. The images are not copyrighted, but the arrangement and the words are copyrighted. Stay informed about recent copyright cases involving AI and technology, seek legal advice if necessary, and review your business practices to ensure compliance with copyright laws and protect your intellectual property rights. Don’t miss the next episode about Creating a Culture of IP Protection Wayne Carroll founded Inspired Idea Solutions Law Firm in 2013, an IP boutique law firm focused on helping small businesses with intellectual property. At Inspired Idea Solutions, we use a proven process for obtaining IP rights that focuses on aligning the business strategy of small business clients with their IP strategy. We help small businesses implement a strategy to ensure they own and leverage their intellectual property. We also have clear expectations with zero hidden fees. In addition to his legal work, Wayne is an Eagle Scout and actively volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a proud father of six children and enjoys playing pickleball. Wayne's extensive experience and expertise in intellectual property law make him a highly respected attorney and a valuable asset to clients seeking protection for their intellectual property rights. Wayne can be reached at 480-741-2440 or [email protected]. You can also connect with Wayne on LinkedIn. Schedule an appointment with Wayne Carroll for a strategy session on protecting and leveraging your intellectual property.