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#Copyright and #Plagiarism Consultant at http://CopyByte.com. Blogs at http://PlagiarismToday.com Focus on #writing, #art, #music and #photography. He/Him
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Heidi Anderson, the president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, filed a defamation lawsuit against the former professor accusing her of plagiarism.

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#Plagiarism #Defamation #AcademicIntegrity #ResearchIntegrity
HBCU President Sues Plagiarism Accuser
Heidi Anderson, the president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, filed a defamation lawsuit against the former professor accusing her of plagiarism.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Adobe sued by author over AI training; Indian company ordered to cease using pirated software; GoDaddy to unmask owners of 100+ domains.

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Sources: @blakebrittain.bsky.social @reuters.com @thehindu.com

#Copyright #Adobe #AI #GoDaddy
The Death of Robots.txt
Robots.txt has had a good 30+ year run, but it’s time to realize that it’s not just losing relevance, it’s dying. AI companies ultimately are what killed it.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Robots.txt has had a good 30+ year run, but it's time to realize that it's not just losing relevance, it's dying. AI companies ultimately are what killed it.

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#Copyright #DMCA #AI #RobotsTXT #Scraping
The Death of Robots.txt
Robots.txt has had a good 30+ year run, but it’s time to realize that it’s not just losing relevance, it’s dying. AI companies ultimately are what killed it.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Disney and James Cameron sued again by animator; copyright takedowns follow leaked Avengers trailer; Belgian journalists fight copyright tax.

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Sources: @reuters.com @blakebrittain.bsky.social @ign.com @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

#Copyright #Disney #Avengers
3 Count: Avatar Again
Disney and James Cameron sued again by animator; copyright takedowns follow leaked Avengers trailer; Belgian journalists fight copyright tax.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Smaller content creators are often left out of the discussion when it comes to AI. The Copymight Coalition hopes to fix that.

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#Copyright #AI #CopymightCoalition
The Copymight Coalition: Organizing Against AI
Smaller content creators are often left out of the discussion when it comes to AI. The Copymight Coalition hopes to fix that.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Judge advances 3 Ziff Davis copyright claims against OpenAI, CoStar/Zillow case moves to Seattle, and just 3% of UK support AI opt-out regime.

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Sources: @courthousenews.bsky.social @housingwire.com.web.brid.gy @theguardian.com

#Copyright #OpenAI #Zillow
3 Count: 3% Support
Judge advances 3 Ziff Davis copyright claims against OpenAI, CoStar/Zillow case moves to Seattle, and just 3% of UK support AI opt-out regime.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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University of Maryland President Darryl Pines has been cleared of plagiarism. But why did it take 15 months to do so?

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#Plagiarism #UniversityOfMaryland #UMD
UMD President Darryll Pines Cleared of Plagiarism
University of Maryland President Darryl Pines has been cleared of plagiarism. But why did it take 15 months to do so?
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December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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New bill aims to clarify how the Register of Copyrights is appointed. 10cc claims manager ignores copyright termination and BRMC C&Ds DHS.

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#Copyright #CopyrightTermination #10cc #BRMC
3 Count: Clarification Needed
New bill aims to clarify how the Register of Copyrights is appointed. 10cc claims manager ignores copyright termination and BRMC C&Ds DHS.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Grammarly has updated its Authorship tool, correcting an issue that enabled users to launder AI text. However, some problems do remain.

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#Plagiarism #AI #Grammarly
Grammarly Updates Authorship, Improves Labeling
Grammarly has updated it’s Authorship tool, correcting an issue that enabled users to launder AI text. However, some problems do remain.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Disney signs major deal with OpenAI, immediately sends cease-and-desist to Google. Sculptor suing Jeff Koons faces skeptical appeals court.

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Sources: @cnbc.com @ashleycapoot.cnbc.com @variety.com @reuters.com @blakebrittain.bsky.social

#Disney #OpenAI
3 Count: Disney’s Darling
Disney signs major deal with OpenAI, immediately sends cease-and-desist to Google. Sculptor suing Jeff Koons faces skeptical appeals court.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Both the EU and India have proposed a compulsory license regime for AI training. How would it work, and is it the answer to AI's copyright woes?

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#Copyright #AI #EU #AI
Is Compulsory Licensing for AI the Future?
Both the EU and India have proposed a compulsory license regime for AI training. How would it work, and is it the answer to AI’s copyright woes?
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December 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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EU Parliament report calls for compulsory licensing to AI companies. Indian photographer seeks $2 million in damages. Swedish pirate booty sold at auction.

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Sources: @pymnts.bsky.social @scroll.in

#Copyright #EUParliament #India #Sweden
3 Count: Plundered Booty
EU Parliament report calls for compulsory licensing to AI companies. Indian photographer seeks $2 million in damages. Swedish pirate booty sold at auction.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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As Public Domain Day approaches, another iconic character will have its debut lapse into the public domain. However, this one may not go quietly.

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#Copyright #PublicDomain #BettyBoop
The Upcoming War Over Betty Boop
As Public Domain Day approaches, another iconic character will have their debut lapse into the public domain. However, this one may not go quietly.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Taylor Swift seeks dismissal of lyrics lawsuit, India's government recommends blanket licensing for AI and Dana White takes credit for StreamEast takedown.

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Sources: @dexerto.bsky.social

#Copyright #TaylorSwift #AI #India #UFC
3 Count: Single Leg Takedown
Taylor Swift seeks dismissal of lyrics lawsuit, India’s government recommends blanket licensing for AI and Dana White takes credit for StreamEast takedown.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Cynthia Erivo is on top of the world with a box office smash and a best-selling book. But one downside of celebrity is the unreasonable standards you're held to.

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#Wicked #Plagiarism #Attribution #Citation
Cynthia Erivo Faces Wicked Attribution Issue
Cynthia Erivo is atop the world with a box office smash and a best-selling book. But one downside of celebrity is the unreasonable standards you’re held to.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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New York Times and Chicago Tribune sue Perplexity; Epidemic Sound files second lawsuit against Meta; Japan turns to AI to fight piracy.

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Sources: @cnbc.com @ashleycapoot.cnbc.com @scmp.com

#Copyright #NewYorkTimes #Perplexity #AI
3 Count: Perplexing Lawsuit
New York Times and Chicago Tribune sue Perplexity; Epidemic Sound files second lawsuit against Meta; Japan turns to AI to fight piracy.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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A recent examination of peer reviews submitted to the upcoming International Conference on Learning Representations found that many were AI-generated.

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#AI #AcademicIntegrity #ResearchIntegrity
AI Conference Overrun with AI Peer Review
A recent examination of peer reviews submitted to the upcoming International Conference on Learning Representations found that many were AI-generated.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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OpenAI loses fight to keep chat logs secret, Tencent halts testing of new game ahead of lawsuit, and Bungie reaches agreement with plagiarized artist.

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Sources: @blakebrittain.bsky.social @reuters.com @gibiz.bsky.social @kotaku.com @vixx.bsky.social
3 Count: Game Over
OpenAI loses fight to keep chat logs secret, Tencent halts testing of new game ahead of lawsuit, and Bungie reaches agreement with plagiarized artist.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Chainsaw Man is a massive success at the box office. But with the new release comes a new audience. With that, more questions about homage vs. plagiarism.

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#Plagiarism #ChainsawMan #Homage
Chainsaw Man and the Trouble with Homage
Chainsaw Man is a massive success at the box office. But with the new release comes a new audience. With that, more questions about homage vs. plagiarism.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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CoStar agrees to move Zillow case; pirate site counter sues publisher for fraud; NFL player wins fair use decision at the Copyright Claims Board.

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Sources: @housingwire.com.web.brid.gy @sportico.bsky.social @mccannsportslaw.bsky.social

#Copyright #Zillow
3 Count: Reverse Course
CoStar agrees to move Zillow case; pirate site counter sues publisher for fraud; NFL player wins fair use decision at the Copyright Claims Board.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Copyright scams are becoming increasingly common. As I learned, no one is safe from impersonation and manipulation, even me.

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#Copyright #ScamAlert #Security
How to Avoid Copyright Scams
Copyright scams are becoming increasingly common. As I learned, no one is safe from impersonation and manipulation, even me.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Supreme Court hears arguments in the Cox case, the entertainment industry backs Reuters in AI case, and a Texas bar closes following an ASCAP lawsuit.

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Sources: @blakebrittain.bsky.social @reuters.com @mysanantonio.com

#Copyright #ASCAP #AI
3 Count: Icehouse Aftermath
Supreme Court hears arguments in Cox case, entertainment industry backs Reuters in AI case, and Texas bar closes following ASCAP lawsuit.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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At the last minute, Apple postponed the debut of its new series, The Hunt, following allegations that it was plagiarized from a 50-year-old book.

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#Copyright #Plagiarism #Apple #AppleTVPlus
Apple TV Pulls Series Over Plagiarism Claims
At the last minute, Apple TV postponed the debut of its new series, The Hunt, following allegations that it was plagiarized from a 50-year-old book.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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US Supreme Court to hear opening arguments in Cox case; Supreme Court postpones ruling on Register of Copyrights; Three 6 Mafia settles sampling case.

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Sources: @reuters.com @blakebrittain.bsky.social @scotusblog.com @complex.com

#Copyright #SCOTUS #Cox
3 Count: Supreme Action
US Supreme Court to hear opening arguments in Cox case; Supreme Court postpones ruling on Register of Copyrights; Three 6 Mafia settles sampling case.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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AI has been infiltrating knitting and crochet spaces, filling them with useless patterns. Here's why that's happening and what can be done about it.

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#AI #Knitting #Crochet #FiberArt #Copyright
The AI Invasion of Knitting and Crochet
AI has been infiltrating knitting and crochet spaces, filling them with useless patterns. Here’s why that’s happening and what can be done about it.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM