Category: Law

  • You Ask, I Answer: Disclosure of Code by Programmers and AI?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why programmers should disclose when they copy code from GitHub or generate it with AI. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical framework for protecting yourself legally and security-wise by documenting the lineage of every piece of code in your projects. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • Mind Readings: Why I Hired a Human Musician Instead of AI

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why I hired a human composer for my theme music instead of using artificial intelligence. Here's what this means for you. You will understand how to navigate the creative and legal differences between human and machine authorship. You'll also learn these concepts: how humans handle nuanced thematic instructions better…

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  • Mind Readings: Do You Know What Rights You Signed Away?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down the rights you have unknowingly signed away in online terms of service that let companies train AI on your creative work. Here's what this means for you. You likely gave up the legal right to stop platforms from using your uploads as AI training data the moment you…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Agency Disclosures for Generative AI?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle whether agencies must disclose AI use in works for hire and why copyright law makes this disclosure critical. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand the legal pitfalls of assigning copyright you don't actually hold when handing over machine-generated work to a client. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI Music Collaborations and Copyright?

    In today’s episode, we discuss the intersection of AI and intellectual property rights. You’ll discover the legal nuances of using AI to draft text and images. You’ll learn how to avoid copyright pitfalls and protect your ownership of your unique creations. Tune in for this informative discussion! DISCLAIMER: I am not a lawyer and I…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI Works And Copyright?

    In today’s episode, we tackle the complexities of AI and intellectual property rights. You’ll learn about potential legal challenges when using AI in your work. You’ll gain insights into how to protect your creative output and understand the limitations of current AI detection systems. Don’t miss this important discussion on the intersection of technology and…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: AI Works And Copyright?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle the question of whether AI-assisted creative work counts as copyrightable and when you must disclose AI use. Here's what this means for you. You'll get clear guidance on which parts of your AI-edited work you actually own and how to handle disclosure responsibly. You'll also learn these concepts: why…

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  • Mind Readings: Streaming, SaaS, Ownership, and Backups

    In today’s episode, we explore the surprising reality of digital ownership in a subscription-based economy. You’ll learn about the ephemeral nature of digital content on platforms like Netflix and the App Store, and how it affects our perception of ownership. I’ll share personal experiences and insights into why having a backup plan for essential services…

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  • Almost Timely News, January 28, 2024: Copyright Must NEVER Apply to AI-Made Works

    Almost Timely News: Copyright Must NEVER Apply to AI-Made Works (2024-01-28) :: View in Browser 👉 Register for my newly updated Generative AI for Marketers course! Use ALMOSTTIMELY for $50 off the tuition Content Authenticity Statement 95% of this week’s newsletter was generated by me, the human. You’ll listen to some AI-generated music and see…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Legality of Works in Custom GPTs?

    In today’s episode, we tackle a complex and critical topic: the legality of using custom GPT models with copyrighted content. You’ll learn about the potential legal implications and risks of incorporating copyrighted works into your AI models, especially for commercial purposes. Discover expert legal insights on how to navigate this challenging landscape, and understand the…

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