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Kevin Kelly, NYT Bestselling book author, founding executive editor of Wired magazine, files proposed Amicus Brief in support of OpenAI’s fair use

In the OpenAI MDL litigation, the New York Times bestselling book author and founding executive editor of Wired, Kevin Kelly, just filed a proposed amicus brief vigorously defending fair use in OpenAI’s training of its models. This is the first amicus brief Kelly has filed in any of the AI cases. The brief was filed…
Read more: Kevin Kelly, NYT Bestselling book author, founding executive editor of Wired magazine, files proposed Amicus Brief in support of OpenAI’s fair use
Alexandr Wang gave Meta its mojo back with launch of Muse, Muse Wonder

One year in the AI industry feels like a decade. Yet, incredibly, Mark Zuckerberg managed to pull off what could turn out be one of the most incredible pivots in tech company history. He tried that once already with the metaverse and failed. But, after a widely panned launch of its then-latest LlaMa model, Zuckerberg…
Read more: Alexandr Wang gave Meta its mojo back with launch of Muse, Muse Wonder
Concord Music, Anthropic interpret differently 9th Circuit’s DMCA CMI decision in Doe 1 v. Github

Concord Music and Anthropic not surprisingly interpret differently Doe I v. Github the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision on Section 1202 of the DMCA, which involves the removal of CMI (copyright management information). For the opinion, visit below: Concord Music view: Anthropic view:
Read more: Concord Music, Anthropic interpret differently 9th Circuit’s DMCA CMI decision in Doe 1 v. Github
Stability AI, DeviantArt, Runway AI each file motions to dismiss EVOX Productions’ claims

In EVOX Productions v. Stability AI, the 3 defendants, Stability AI, DeviantArt, and Runway AI filed separate motions to dismiss EVOX’s claims. Some of the recent motions to dismiss filed in this and other cases do appear to raise some plausible grounds for dismissal. It will be interesting to see, for example, whether any of…
Read more: Stability AI, DeviantArt, Runway AI each file motions to dismiss EVOX Productions’ claims
Anthropic seeks partial dismissal of BMG’s claims

Anthropic has filed a motion for partial dismissal of BMG’s claims. This is one of the related cases with Concord Music v. Anthropic I and II, before Judge Lee. Excerpt: DOWNLOAD ANTHROPIC’S MOTION TO DISMISS:
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Judge Breyer moves hearing on summary judgment, Daubert motions in Mosaic LLM case to Dec. 18 via Zoom

Judge Breyer just changed the hearing on the summary judgment and Daubert motions from Oct. 30, 2026 to Dec. 18, 2026 via Zoom. Here is the Order: Looks like he’s going to a Zoom hearing and moving the date to 12/18/2026: CLERK’S NOTICE VACATING MOTION Hearing set for October 30, 2026 before the Honorable Charles…
Read more: Judge Breyer moves hearing on summary judgment, Daubert motions in Mosaic LLM case to Dec. 18 via Zoom
Judge Pitts holds CM conference in Shakespeare v. Anthropic

As reported on the docket: “Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge P. Casey Pitts: Initial Case Management Conference held on 10/15/2026. Within 28 days, the parties shall file a stipulation selecting ADR process. If the selected process is private ADR, the parties shall also identify the private mediator. Scheduling Order to issue. Plaintiff’s Attorney:…
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Launch of Lawsuits v. OpenAI Tracker. Total = 119 suits

Given the massive mass litigation against OpenAI, we are launching another tracker: Lawsuits v. OpenAI Tracker. This Tracker includes all the copyright suits around the world, torts and State AG suits in the U.S., and other miscellaneous suits. Our list does not include the total universe of all cases filed against OpenAI, however, such as…
Read more: Launch of Lawsuits v. OpenAI Tracker. Total = 119 suits
12 and 16 year old file class action v. OpenAI alleging unlawful collection of children’s data w/o effective means of parental consent. 109th suit v. OpenAI in US.

It looks like every legal theory will be tested against OpenAI, ranging from copyright to trade secrets, torts, and various statutory violations. On October 13, a 12-year old and 16-year old from Hawaii filed a proposed class action against OpenAI for its alleged unlawful collection of children’s data without adequate means of obtaining parental consent.…
Read more: 12 and 16 year old file class action v. OpenAI alleging unlawful collection of children’s data w/o effective means of parental consent. 109th suit v. OpenAI in US.
8 States sue OpenAI for child safety concerns. PDF COMPLAINTs. Why bankruptcy is now in the picture for OpenAI.

Following recent successes in a social media addiction lawsuit filed by Colorado, New Jersey and Kentucky against Facebook that resulted in a $16.7 billion settlement, 8 states have now sued OpenAI based on theories of alleged harms to both children and adults using ChatGPT. The 8 states each filed their suits in their own states…
Read more: 8 States sue OpenAI for child safety concerns. PDF COMPLAINTs. Why bankruptcy is now in the picture for OpenAI.
Oddy, SA Jamendo has filed a new lawsuit v. NVIDIA after voluntarily dismissing the 1st one it filed v. NVIDIA

Oddly, SA Jamendo just filed an entirely new lawsuit against NVIDIA after recently voluntarily missing the 1st lawsuit it filed against NVIDIA. Unclear why they didn’t just file an amended complaint. DOWNLOAD:
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Judge Lee deems EVOX Productions v. Google related to In re Google Gen AI Litigation

Judge Lee just deemed EVOX Productions v. Google related to the cluster of cases in In re Google Gen AI Litigation. Except for the Hachette v. Google case, all copyright cases v. Google are now assigned to Judge Lee.
Read more: Judge Lee deems EVOX Productions v. Google related to In re Google Gen AI Litigation
Darius James drops out of 2d suit, this one v. Together Computer

Book author Darius H. James is dropping out of his suit v. Together Computer. This is the second lawsuit James is voluntarily dropping, although other plaintiffs remain. James is still involved in James v. Snowflake, at least for now.
Read more: Darius James drops out of 2d suit, this one v. Together Computer
OpenAI MDL parties ask Judge Stein for comparable extension to sealing requests

The parties in the OpenAL MDL are asking Judge Stein for a comparable extension to sealing requests related to the summary judgment and Daubert briefs, to align with the 2-week extension granted earlier to the briefing. PROPOSED ORDER:
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Judge Lee asks parties to file chambers copies and tables for SJ and Daubert briefs in Concord Music v. Anthropic

Judge Eumi Lee just issued an order instructing the parties to file electronic chambers copies for “the entire summary judgment and Daubert record, including all publicly filed documents and unredacted versions of documents filed under seal, to the Court via Box.com by October 14, 2026.” “Additionally, by October 14, 2026, the parties shall file on the docket…
Read more: Judge Lee asks parties to file chambers copies and tables for SJ and Daubert briefs in Concord Music v. Anthropic

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US Map of Copyright Suits v. AI

last updated Oct. 8, 2026. Current total = 148 suits in U.S.

Master List of Lawsuits v. AI

last updated Dec. 5, 2025.

Copyright Dilution Under Constitutional Scrutiny

Fair Use and the Origin of AI Training

World Map of Copyright Lawsuits v. AI

last updated April 5, 2026. Current total = 130 copyright suits = 100 in U.S. + 30 in rest of world. (When updated, the current total = 143 = 113 in U.S. + 30 in rest of the world.)

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Last updated Mar. 31, 2026

Opinion: How courts should analyze authorship with AI

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