In late June, Universal Music Group (UMG) Records, Sony Music Entertainment, and other major record labels filed two complaints against two generative artificial intelligence (“gen AI”) music startups, Suno, Inc. (Suno) and Uncharted Labs, Inc. (Udio). The concurrently filed complaints
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The Internet & Social Media Law Blog, published by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, covers legal issues related to internet technologies, social media platforms, and digital innovation. Topics include biometric security, artificial intelligence applications, quantum computing services, and evolving regulatory frameworks such as the EU Data Act and digital governance initiatives. The blog addresses the intersection of technology and law, focusing on data access, privacy, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and compliance with emerging digital regulations. It provides insights into how legal developments impact businesses leveraging internet and social media technologies.
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What You Need to Know If You’re Using AI-Generated Voices for Your Company
Global music superstar Taylor Swift began her music career in Nashville, so we thought it fitting that on July 1, with the end of the Eras Tour in sight, the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act went into…
The UK Introduces Tougher Penalties for Consumer Protection Breaches
By Scott Morton & Mark Booth
In May 2024 the UK passed the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC). Amongst other changes, the DMCC grants the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) new powers to directly impose fines of up to 10% of a…
New Report Latest to Cast Uncertainty over EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
A new report issued in May 2024 by the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), an independent thinktank, is the latest installment to cast concerns over the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), predicting that it will likely fail if challenged…
From Encryption to Employment, U.S. Federal Agencies Brace for the Effects of Quantum Computing, AI and More
In this week’s edition of Consumer Protection Dispatch, we look at the latest regulatory developments from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding data and AI.
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Proposed Broad Private Right of Action in American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) Could Be a Plaintiff’s Paradise
On May 23, the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce advanced out of committee the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), a draft piece of legislation to establish a federal data privacy standard in the United States. The legislation now
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Consumer Protection Dispatch: The Latest Developments in the World of Consumer Protection (5/22/24)
(The Consumer Protection Dispatch summarizes industry news and updates on emerging issues involving a variety of consumer protection issues including, but not limited to, data and AI.)
This week’s edition includes latest developments relating to AI laws passed by Colorado,…
Supreme Court Confirms Copyright Damages Can Extend Beyond Three-Year Statute of Limitations
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that “[t]he Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to obtain monetary relief for any timely infringement claim, no matter when the infringement occurred.” See Warner Chappell Music Inc. et al. v.
The Brisk Evolution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rights
The EU and UK Introduce New IoT Security Standards
The FCC’s recent introduction of a new Voluntary Cybersecurity Labelling Program for consumer Internet of Things (IoT) products reflects the continued desire by U.S. regulators to bolster the security of the ever-increasing number of internet-connected household items available to the…