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Aaron Sorkin Hits Refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning' – Fall Movie Preview

Sony debuted the film’s trailer the same day that Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion in penalties over claims it endangered children.

Supreme Court's Cox Ruling Reshapes Copyright Fight, With AI Cases Next in Line

The high court's 9-0 Cox v. Sony ruling hands AI developers a ready-made defense against claims that their models are built for infringement.

Supreme Court Vacates Copyright Decision Against Astound Subsidiary

The Fifth Circuit had affirmed a $46 million penalty against Grande Communications.

Supreme Court Sides 9-0 With Cox in Copyright Case

‘Mere knowledge that a service will be used to infringe is insufficient to establish the required intent to infringe,’ Justice Clarence Thomas wrote.

Supreme Court Seen as Likely to Overturn Fourth Circuit’s Ruling in Cox v. Sony

But it’s not clear what new standard justices will lay out.

Supreme Court Grapples With ISP Copyright Dispute

'We are being put to two extremes here... How do we announce a rule that deals with those two extremes?'

Broadband So Important That Even Infringement Needn't Knock Pirates Offline, Cox Says

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Cox v. Sony on Dec. 1.

Sony to Supreme Court: Cox Should Have Taken Repeat Infringers Offline

Oral arguments in the major copyright case were scheduled for Dec. 1.

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Supreme Court to Consider FTC Firing, Piracy Liability for ISPs in Upcoming Term

Circuit courts are split on whether the FCC can issue fines after SEC v. Jarkesy, but the Supreme Court hasn't yet been asked to weigh in.

The Success of AI Music Creators Sparks Debate on the Future of the Music Industry

Some artists oppose AI, while others, such as will.i.am, Timbaland, and Imogen Heap have embraced the technology.

Cox to Supreme Court: ISPs Not Liable for Customers’ Infringement

The company is appealing a Fourth Circuit ruling that said Cox could be found partially liable for its customers pirating music.

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Supreme Court to Weigh in on Cox Copyright Case

Justices agreed to weigh in on whether Cox should be liable for subscribers' piracy.

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Justice Department Supports Cox in Copyright Case

The cable ISP is arguing it should not be held liable for music piracy by its customers.

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NTCA CEO Wants Stronger Copyright Protection for ISPs

Inconsistent court rulings force ISPs to make tough choices on user disconnections.

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Cox Fights Music Industry’s Liability Allegations at Supreme Court

Cox argued that it cannot be held responsible for user piracy, as the music industry pushes for broader liability.