Topic: legal uncertainty
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AI-Generated Artist's Record Deal Sparks Copyright Chaos
A multi-million dollar deal for the AI-generated artist Xania Monet highlights a legal gray area, as current copyright law protects only human-authored elements like lyrics, leaving AI-created music and vocals potentially in the public domain. The deal raises questions about its value, as the lac...
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Is Open Source Dying in the Age of AI?
The digital world relies on free and open source software (FOSS), which operates on a principle of reciprocity and requires code provenance to trace origins and ensure proper licensing. Generative AI threatens this system by producing code snippets stripped of their origin and licensing, leading ...
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Trump's AI Order: 'One Rulebook' or Startup Limbo?
A new executive order aims to establish a single national AI regulatory framework by challenging state laws, but critics warn it creates prolonged legal uncertainty for startups instead. The order directs federal agencies to contest state rules and explore federal standards, but it does not itsel...
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US Data at Risk as Key Cyber Law Expires
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA 2015) has expired, removing legal immunity for companies that share cyber threat intelligence and exposing them to lawsuits. Experts warn the lapse undermines national security by discouraging threat data sharing, increasing risks like software supp...
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The Looming Battle Over AI Regulation in America
A regulatory conflict is emerging between U.S. state and federal authorities over AI governance, with Democratic-led states most likely to resist federal pressure and enforce their own laws, while some Republican states may hesitate. At the federal level, comprehensive AI legislation is stalled d...
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Republicans Vow Censorship Crackdown After Charlie Kirk's Death
Following the fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk, Republican leaders, including Donald Trump, have threatened government action against individuals who celebrated or criticized Kirk online, despite First Amendment protections. The State Department announced potential visa restrictions for fo...
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