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Chris Cooke

Chris Cooke

1538 posts •
Creative industries reject the EU’s new AI code of practice saying it sets “dangerous precedents” and undermines copyright law public
Artificial Intelligence • 4 min read

Creative industries reject the EU’s new AI code of practice saying it sets “dangerous precedents” and undermines copyright law

The EU’s AI Office has been working on a code of practice for how technology companies should comply with the EU AI Act. The creative industries have now strongly criticised the current draft of that code, insisting it undermines the copyright and transparency obligations contained in the act…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Dua Lipa triumphs in ‘Levitating’ song-theft lawsuit public
Dua Lipa • 3 min read

Dua Lipa triumphs in ‘Levitating’ song-theft lawsuit

Dua Lipa was accused of ripping off a 1979 song when she wrote her hit ‘Levitating’. However, a judge has dismissed the lawsuit filed against her, concluding that the elements shared by ‘Levitating’ and the earlier song are not protected by copyright. Lipa’s song-theft accusers plan to appeal…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
Alice Merton received “relentless” threats from Kanye fans after she refused him permission to sample her music because of his Nazi views public
Kanye West • 2 min read

Alice Merton received “relentless” threats from Kanye fans after she refused him permission to sample her music because of his Nazi views

Kanye West is facing yet another lawsuit over an uncleared sample. The rapper showcased a track sampling Alice Merton’s ‘Blindside’ before seeking permission. As a result, when she declined permission, stopping the release of West’s track, she received relentless online abuse from his fans…
Chris Cooke
Chris Cooke •
UK regulator backs plan for ticket tout price cap public
Secondary Ticketing • 4 min read

UK regulator backs plan for ticket tout price cap

The UK government’s consultation on its proposal to introduce a price cap on tickets resold by touts is ongoing. The Competition & Markets Authority, which has a role in regulating the secondary ticketing market, has made its submission coming out in support of the price cap proposal…
Chris Cooke
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