Category: Law

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

    Summary In today's episode, I address a viewer question about whether it's okay to load a copyrighted book into a custom GPT's knowledge base and then sell access to that GPT. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand why three practicing lawyers unanimously warn against using unlicensed copyrighted works in commercial GPTs and how…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Is Art Made by AI Really Art?

    Summary In today's episode, I tackle the question of whether AI-generated art is really art and explore the copyright questions swirling around it. Here's what this means for you. You'll get a framework for judging machine-made creativity on your own terms and a clear view of the shifting legal landscape. You'll also learn these concepts:…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Company Claims of AI Generated Content?

    Xiaoli asks, “If something is done by AI, can a company still claim that the output belongs to them?” In this episode, I address a question about whether a company can claim ownership of content generated by AI. From a legal standpoint, according to the US Copyright Office, content created by machines is ineligible for…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How to Regulate Generative AI?

    Karolina asks, “What in your opinion should be done for generative AI not to go too far? how can we take benefits but within control?” In this video, I discuss the topic of regulating generative AI, which is a challenging issue. We can’t turn off the technology, nor can we regulate it through a central…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: How to Regulate Generative AI?

    Summary In today's episode, I explain why we cannot regulate generative AI technology itself and what we should do instead. Here's what this means for you. You discover that since open source models make the technology uncontrollable, society must instead regulate outcomes by adding penalty multipliers to existing laws. You'll also learn these concepts: why…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Company Claims of AI Generated Content?

    Summary In today's episode, I explore whether companies can claim ownership of AI-generated content and how practical it is to challenge that claim. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand that the real answer depends far less on copyright law and far more on detection limits and the cost of legal enforcement. You'll also…

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  • Fireside Chat: Copyright, Intellectual Property, and AI Generated Content with Attorney Ruth Carter

    Summary In today's episode, I break down how copyright law applies to AI-generated content with attorney Ruth Carter. Here's what this means for you. You gain a clear understanding of when your AI-assisted work qualifies for protection and when it falls into the public domain. You'll also learn these concepts: the difference between copyright, trademark,…

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  • Mind Readings: Moving Business to Ohio?

    Summary In today's episode, I compare Ohio and Massachusetts as places to do business, weighing taxes against education, safety, and equality laws. Here's what this means for you. You gain a framework for evaluating business locations beyond tax rates, recognizing that higher taxes often buy valuable services and protections for your company and your team.…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Freedom of Speech on Twitter?

    Savas asks, “What is freedom of speech to Twitter as a company?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Got a question for You Ask, I’ll Answer? Submit it here! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more useful marketing tips. Find older episodes of…

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  • You Ask, I Answer: Freedom of Speech on Twitter?

    Summary In today's episode, I break down how freedom of speech laws apply to private companies like Twitter and why the answer is more complicated than most people think. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand why private platforms can set their own content rules without violating the First Amendment, and why enforcement looks…

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