UK Ministers Reevaluate Copyright Reforms Amid Artistic Backlash and AI Concerns

LONDON, United Kingdom — As lawmakers prepare for a pivotal vote on copyright law next week, the U.K. government appears to be reevaluating its approach to the contentious issue, signaling a shift in favor of artists and creators. Sources close to Technology Secretary Peter Kyle revealed that the previously favored opt-out system may no longer be the leading consideration. The proposed copyright revisions would have enabled artificial intelligence companies to utilize copyrighted material for training their models without explicit consent from the rights holders, unless those creators opted out. This strategy faced significant backlash from … Read more

Paramount Global Faces Crucial Mediation Over Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit Amid Corporate Turmoil and First Amendment Concerns

Texas — The mediation process between Paramount Global and former President Donald Trump regarding a $20 billion lawsuit concerning a “60 Minutes” segment begins this week, raising questions about how much the media giant might pay to resolve a case deemed frivolous by free speech experts. During an April 18 meeting, Paramount’s board laid out guidelines for a possible settlement, as reported by sources familiar with the discussions. Mediation sessions are set to start Wednesday, with the company keen to move past the “60 Minutes” controversy and facilitate its pending sale to David Ellison’s Skydance … Read more