US music industry takes legal action against AI companies
The music industry in the United States has joined the efforts to hold AI companies accountable for copyright infringement
Wed Jun 26 2024
Malaysia on a warpath to best digital piracy
On December 22, 2021, Malaysia amended its Copyright Law, adding Section 43AA which makes it illegal to commit or assist in copyright infringement using streaming technology.
Sun Mar 24 2024
Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs
The 17 music publishers had sued X of infringing copyrights on nearly 1,700 songs by letting people post music online without permission.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Thai govt affirms copyright on elephant, cat-patterned pants
Wutthikrai Leeviraphan further revealed, preliminary checks found elephant-patterned pants are the embodiment of Thai craftsmanship.
Tue Feb 06 2024
New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement
US newspaper The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging copyright infringement.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Korean govt to exclude AI content from copyright protection
The culture ministry announced it will not grant copyright registration to artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content.
Wed Dec 27 2023
RM10,000 fine for selling TV box with unauthorised content
Earlier this year, six individuals have been charged and fined for the same offence under the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Thomson Reuters AI copyright dispute must go to trial, judge says
A jury must decide the outcome of a lawsuit by Thomson Reuters accusing Ross Intelligence of unlawfully copying content from Westlaw.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Dua Lipa sued by 'talk box' musician in latest 'Levitating' lawsuit
Bosko Kante said in the lawsuit, the use of his performance on three remixes of Dua Lipa's hit song infringed his copyright.
Wed Aug 02 2023
One individual pleaded guilty to selling TV boxes with unauthorised content
Tiew Ai Teng, 38, was found in possession of 5 Android TV Boxes preloaded with unauthorised content.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Twitter hit with US$250 million copyright lawsuit from music publishers
Seventeen music publishers, who hold the rights to music from artists including Drake, Taylor Swift and Adele, filed the joint lawsuit.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Ed Sheeran beats second copyright lawsuit over 'Thinking Out Loud'
Sheeran won a separate jury trial over the songs in the same court earlier this month.
Wed May 17 2023
Ed Sheeran did not violate 'Let's Get It On' copyright, US jury finds
It's devastating to be accused of stealing someone else's song when we've put so much work into our livelihoods, Ed Sheeran said.
Fri May 05 2023
Did the AI Drake song breach copyright?
Andres Guadamuz said enforcement of these rights is "very hit and miss" and taken much more seriously in some countries than others.
Mon Apr 24 2023
AI-generated song imitating Drake yanked from streaming services
The use of AI in music is the subject of debate in the industry, with some denouncing copyright abuses and others praising its prowess.
Wed Apr 19 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024