Scarlett Johansson, OpenAI and the Voice of Things to Come?
Johansson says ChatGPT's new voice is "eerily similar" to her own. Does she have a case? Matt Belloni and I break it down on today's episode of "The Town."
Why the Carlin Estate’s Lawsuit Over Fake Comedy Special May Be DOA
While billed as a groundbreaking move in the battle over unauthorized digital replicas, the George Carlin estate's new lawsuit faces tough challenges in court.
New Tools, Old Rules: Is The Music Industry Ready To Take On AI?
The world's largest record company says it has a clear view of the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated music. The reality is more complicated.
Why Astley’s New Soundalike Lawsuit Should Be Rickrolled Out Of Court
Is Rick Astley's right of publicity claim against Yung Gravy for "vocal impersonation" on a collision course with the federal Copyright Act?
Artists Attack AI: Why The New Lawsuit Goes Too Far
A group of artists has filed a first-of-its-kind copyright infringement lawsuit against the developers of popular AI art tools, but did they paint themselves into a corner?
Sacha Baron Cohen Sues For Use of “Borat” on Cannabis Billboard
The actor, who claims he's never used cannabis in his life, objects to Solar Therapeutics' unpermitted use of both the copyrighted Borat character and his own likeness.
Court Tosses “Stuttering John” Lawsuit Based on Copyright Preemption
The judge rejects a claim that SiriusXM violated the right of publicity by broadcasting old Howard Stern shows featuring "Stuttering John" Melendez's name, voice and likeness.
Journalist Settles Copyright Lawsuit with Pop Smoke’s Label
A music journalist whose interview with Pop Smoke was used in a track on the late rapper’s album has settled her copyright lawsuit against his record label.
SiriusXM Looks to Preempt “Stuttering John” Lawsuit
In a new motion to dismiss, Sirius argues that the Copyright Act preempts right of publicity claims brought by longtime "Howard Stern Show" personality “Stuttering John" Melendez.
Why Celebrities Who Don’t Want to Live in California Might Still Want to Die There
The right of publicity — the legal doctrine that protects the right of celebrities to control and profit…