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A robotic hand on display in a courtroom, symbolizing the legal battle over AI-generated art authorship and copyright.
AI

AI Art Generation Authorship: Copyright Office Draws Line on IP

In February, the Motion Picture Association (MPA) issued a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, alleging its AI tool Seedance 2.

Arjun Mehta·August 20, 2026
Artist KC Green confronting a towering AI entity representing the startup Artisan, symbolizing the dispute over the 'This Is Fine' meme artwork.
AI

KC Green reaches agreement with AI startup Artisan over artwork

Artist KC Green publicly urged followers to 'vandalize' ads featuring his iconic 'This Is Fine' meme, then quietly settled with AI startup Artisan, TechCrunch reports.

Helena Strauss·June 1, 2026
A human musician on a dark stage, overshadowed by glowing AI music waveforms, symbolizing the authenticity crisis and struggle against automated content in the music industry.
Industry Insights

Labels Can't Solve AI Music's Authenticity Crisis Because They're Part of It

Major music labels are key players in the AI music debate, investing in the technology while publicly advocating for responsible AI to protect artists. This dual role creates a conflict of interest, preventing them from resolving the authenticity crisis.

Omar Haddad·March 30, 2026