UK Government's AI Copyright Exemption Faces Widespread Creative Industry Backlash
The UK government's proposed AI copyright exemption, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material unless owners opt out, faces strong opposition from creative industry bodies who argue it undermines existing copyright laws; the government says it promotes UK AI competitiveness.
UK Government's AI Copyright Exemption Faces Widespread Creative Industry Backlash
The UK government's proposed AI copyright exemption, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material unless owners opt out, faces strong opposition from creative industry bodies who argue it undermines existing copyright laws; the government says it promotes UK AI competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score
La Liga Fights Back Against Global Video Piracy
La Liga convened a conference in Buenos Aires to address the multi-billion dollar issue of global video piracy impacting sports broadcasting, targeting tech companies and organized crime.
La Liga Fights Back Against Global Video Piracy
La Liga convened a conference in Buenos Aires to address the multi-billion dollar issue of global video piracy impacting sports broadcasting, targeting tech companies and organized crime.
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36% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Backlash Over AI Copyright Proposal
The UK government's proposal to allow AI companies to use copyrighted material for training without permission has sparked fierce criticism from creative industries, with MPs raising concerns about the potential exploitation of creators and the need for fair compensation.
UK Government Faces Backlash Over AI Copyright Proposal
The UK government's proposal to allow AI companies to use copyrighted material for training without permission has sparked fierce criticism from creative industries, with MPs raising concerns about the potential exploitation of creators and the need for fair compensation.
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56% Bias Score
McCartney Backs AI Copyright Law Changes
Paul McCartney and other prominent figures advocate for UK legislation to prevent mass copyright theft by AI companies, proposing amendments to the data bill to require permission before using copyrighted material for training AI models, while the government is consulting on the best approach.
McCartney Backs AI Copyright Law Changes
Paul McCartney and other prominent figures advocate for UK legislation to prevent mass copyright theft by AI companies, proposing amendments to the data bill to require permission before using copyrighted material for training AI models, while the government is consulting on the best approach.
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44% Bias Score
Legal Action Halts Musical Parody of Olympian's Controversial Performance
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn's legal team issued a cease-and-desist order halting a Sydney musical parody of her Olympic journey, claiming ownership of her unique dance moves that went viral after her performance; the comedian behind the musical plans to change the show's plot.
Legal Action Halts Musical Parody of Olympian's Controversial Performance
Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn's legal team issued a cease-and-desist order halting a Sydney musical parody of her Olympic journey, claiming ownership of her unique dance moves that went viral after her performance; the comedian behind the musical plans to change the show's plot.
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36% Bias Score
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has added Ivory Coast's attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous traditionally made by women, to its intangible cultural heritage list, recognizing its cultural and economic significance and prompting efforts to protect its traditional production methods and prevent commercial exploitation.
UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has added Ivory Coast's attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous traditionally made by women, to its intangible cultural heritage list, recognizing its cultural and economic significance and prompting efforts to protect its traditional production methods and prevent commercial exploitation.
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28% Bias Score
US Law Blocks Cuba's Havana Club Trademark
US President Biden signed a law preventing US courts from recognizing trademarks illegally confiscated by Cuba since 1959, impacting Cubaexport and Pernod Ricard's Havana Club trademark rights in the US, while Bacardi welcomes the decision.
US Law Blocks Cuba's Havana Club Trademark
US President Biden signed a law preventing US courts from recognizing trademarks illegally confiscated by Cuba since 1959, impacting Cubaexport and Pernod Ricard's Havana Club trademark rights in the US, while Bacardi welcomes the decision.
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52% Bias Score
Qualcomm Defends Nuvia Acquisition in Arm Trial
In a high-stakes trial, Qualcomm defended its acquisition of Nuvia by arguing that Nuvia's CPU design was independent of Arm's instruction set architecture (ISA) and that the acquisition was permissible under their licensing agreement; the judge limited the jury's decision to two specific questions,...
Qualcomm Defends Nuvia Acquisition in Arm Trial
In a high-stakes trial, Qualcomm defended its acquisition of Nuvia by arguing that Nuvia's CPU design was independent of Arm's instruction set architecture (ISA) and that the acquisition was permissible under their licensing agreement; the judge limited the jury's decision to two specific questions,...
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36% Bias Score
La Liga Fights Latin American Video Piracy, Highlighting Billions in Losses
La Liga held a conference in Buenos Aires to combat audiovisual piracy in Latin America, highlighting billions in annual losses to the entertainment industry and the involvement of organized crime, urging stronger action from authorities and tech companies.
La Liga Fights Latin American Video Piracy, Highlighting Billions in Losses
La Liga held a conference in Buenos Aires to combat audiovisual piracy in Latin America, highlighting billions in annual losses to the entertainment industry and the involvement of organized crime, urging stronger action from authorities and tech companies.
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48% Bias Score
"Dubai Chocolate": German Christmas Market Trend Sparks Trademark Battle
"Dubai chocolate," a confection featuring pistachio paste and kadayif, created by Sara Hamuda, is highly sought-after in Germany, selling for up to €7.50 per 100g at Christmas markets, despite legal challenges due to the UAE's lack of trademark protection for the name and resulting widespread imitat...
"Dubai Chocolate": German Christmas Market Trend Sparks Trademark Battle
"Dubai chocolate," a confection featuring pistachio paste and kadayif, created by Sara Hamuda, is highly sought-after in Germany, selling for up to €7.50 per 100g at Christmas markets, despite legal challenges due to the UAE's lack of trademark protection for the name and resulting widespread imitat...
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44% Bias Score
Expert in Intellectual Property Rights Appointed to Lead Instituto Autor
Juana Escudero, a lawyer specializing in intellectual property rights, was appointed director of projects at Instituto Autor, highlighting the growing importance of protecting authors' rights in the digital age, especially given challenges like AI and the need for robust local cultural initiatives.
Expert in Intellectual Property Rights Appointed to Lead Instituto Autor
Juana Escudero, a lawyer specializing in intellectual property rights, was appointed director of projects at Instituto Autor, highlighting the growing importance of protecting authors' rights in the digital age, especially given challenges like AI and the need for robust local cultural initiatives.
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24% Bias Score
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
Astellas to Launch Innovative Cancer Treatments in China Amidst Growing Market
Astellas, a multinational pharmaceutical company, is bringing two innovative cancer treatments to China, capitalizing on the country's massive consumer base, strengthened IP protection, and improved innovation climate; China's elderly population exceeded 20% in 2022.
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36% Bias Score