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#Copyright and #Plagiarism Consultant at http://CopyByte.com. Blogs at http://PlagiarismToday.com Focus on #writing, #art, #music and #photography. He/Him
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We are a week into the 2026 Winter Olympics, however, we've already seen 5 copyright stories. Why have the Olympics become a focus for copyright chaos?

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#Copyright #Olympics #Olympics2026 #MusicLicensing
Why the Olympics are a Copyright Disaster
We are a week into the 2026 Winter Olympics, however, we’ve already seen 5 copyright stories. Why have the Olympics become a focus for copyright chaos?
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February 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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Court rules DMCA subpoenas are only for US litigation. Anna's Archive defaults in Spotify case. Sculptor gifts copyright to South Dakota Hall of Fame.

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Sources: @dakotanewsnow.com

#Copyright #DMCA #Spotify #SouthDakota
3 Count: Copyright Gift
Court rules DMCA subpoenas are only for US litigation. Anna’s Archive defaults in Spotify case. Sculptor gifts copyright to South Dakota Hall of Fame.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Adelphi University student Orion Newby has won a lawsuit against his school after he was punished for allegedly using AI to write his paper.

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#Plagiarism #AdelphiUniversity #AI
Adelphi Student Wins AI Plagiarism Lawsuit
Adelphi University student Orion Newby has won a lawsuit against his school after he was punished for allegedly using AI to write his paper.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:08 PM
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US figure skater sorts out music dispute, Udio seeks lawsuit dismissal over jurisdiction, and Chinese AI video tool draws copyright criticism.

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Sources: @apnews.com

#Copyright #Olympics #AI #Udio
3 Count: Free Skate
US figure skater sorts out music dispute, Udio seeks lawsuit dismissal over jurisdiction, and Chinese AI video tool draws copyright criticism.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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A London university is facing scrutiny after regulators discovered teachers directing students to bypass plagiarism checkers and use essay mills or AI.

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#Plagiarism #AcademicIntegrity #RegentCollegeLondon #UK
UK University Encouraged Essay Mills, AI
A London university is facing scrutiny after regulators discovered teachers directing students to bypass plagiarism checkers and use essay mills or AI.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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Tesla fails to dismiss Blade Runner 2049 lawsuit, four arrested in UK piracy crackdown, and Italy extends copyright protection in non-creative photos.

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Sources: @reuters.com @blakebrittain.bsky.social @broadbandtvnews.bsky.social @julianclover.bsky.social
3 Count: Blade Stunner
Tesla fails to dismiss Blade Runner 2049 lawsuit, four arrested in UK piracy crackdown, and Italy extends copyright protection in non-creative photos.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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A Virginia pastor is facing accusations that he plagiarized dozens of sermons and stories from his 10-year career. However, it easily could have been avoided.

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#Plagiarism #Religion #Church #Virginia
Megachurch Pastor Accused of Repeated Plagiarism
A Virginia pastor is facing accusations that he plagiarized dozens of sermons and stories from his 10-year career. However, it easily could have been avoided.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:53 AM
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Comedians settle lawsuit with Pandora, Kenyan artist wins viral video judgment, and US rightsholders both applaud and condemn India's anti-piracy efforts.

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Sources: @courthousenews.bsky.social

#Copyright #Pandora #Kenya #India
3 Count: No Laughing Matter
Comedians settle lawsuit with Pandora, Kenyan artist wins viral video judgment, and US rightsholders both applaud and condemn India’s anti-piracy efforts.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Plagiarism is the act of taking credit for the creativity or work of another. That includes taking credit for the work of generative AI.

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#Plagiarism #AI #Copyright
If You Don’t Disclose AI, You’re a Plagiarist
Plagiarism is the act of taking credit for the creativity or work of another. That includes taking credit for the work of generative AI.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Universal grants Spanish figure skater rights to use Minions music. Brazil faces tough questions over AI music and us photog battles Australian band.

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Sources: @theguardian.com @courthousenews.bsky.social @rollingstone.com

#Copyright #Universal #Olympics
3 Count: Minions Olympics
Universal grants Spanish figure skater rights to use Minions music. Brazil faces tough questions over AI music and us photog battles Australian band.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Benjamin Bronner was one of the first to file a claim with the Copyright Claims Board. However, nearly four years later, he’s struggling to collect his damages.

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#Copyright #CCB #AcademicIntegrity
The Problem with Collecting CCB Damages
Benjamin Bronner was one of the first to file a claim with the Copyright Claims Board. However, nearly four years later, he’s struggling to collect his damages.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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US government asks Supreme Court not to take AI art case, Danish students to face lawsuits over pirated textbooks, and Google's new AI tool sparks takedowns.

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Sources: @denniscrouch.bsky.social @screenhub.bsky.social

#Copyright #AI #ProjectGenie
3 Count: Evil Genie
US government asks Supreme Court not to take AI art case, Danish students to face lawsuits over pirated textbooks, and Google’s new AI tool sparks takedowns.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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Music publishers sue Anthropic again, Massive Manga piracy site shuttered, and Korea passes site blocking legislation.

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Sources: @automaton-media.com @koreajoongangdaily.com

#Copyright #Anthropic #AI #Manga
3 Count: Anthropic Unprincipled
Music publishers sue Anthropic again, Massive Manga piracy site shuttered, and Korea passes site blocking legislation.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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In 2009, a physician took a certification exam for the American Board of Internal Medicine. What followed was a 15-year legal battle.

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#Copyright #ExamPreparation #Certification
A 15-Year Long Fight Over Exam Questions
In 2009, a physician took a certification exam for the American Board of Internal Medicine. What followed was a 15-year legal battle.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Wixen files lawsuit against Meta over unlicensed music; piracy of Japanese content rises three-fold; photographer dismisses case against Drake.

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Sources: @automaton-media.com @billboard.com

#Copyright #Meta #Drake #Anime #Manga
3 Count: What Did I Miss?
Wixen files lawsuit against Meta over unlicensed music; piracy of Japanese content rises three-fold; photographer dismisses case against Drake.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Researcher Vijayalakshmi S discovered that her paper was leaked and published by others. Now she's struggling to get the paper retracted.

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#Plagiarism #AcademicIntegrity #ResearchIntegrity
Every Researcher’s Nightmare
Researcher Vijayalakshmi S discovered that her paper was leaked and published by others. Now she’s struggling to get the paper retracted.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Fourth Circuit reverses decision in Blackbeard case, YouTubers sue Snap over AI training, and South Carolina muralist wins maximum damages.

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Sources: @techcrunch.com @sarahp.bsky.social @artnews.com.web.brid.gy

#Copyright #BlackBeard #YouTube #AI
3 Count: Water Tank Mural
Fourth Circuit reverses decision in Blackbeard case, YouTubers sue Snap over AI training, and South Carolina muralist wins maximum damages.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Spotify and major labels sue Anna's Archive; Aylo wins default judgment against adult pirate network; creators launch campaign against AI theft.

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#Copyright #Piracy #AI
3 Count: $12.9 Trillion
Spotify and major labels sue Anna’s Archive; Aylo wins default judgment against adult pirate network; creators launch campaign against AI theft.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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A recent essay calls for governments to push for AI watermarking. But while watermarking is a good idea, it's not a silver bullet against the bots.

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#AI #AcademicIntegrity #Plagairism
Why AI Watermarking Isn’t The Answer
A recent essay calls for governments to push for AI watermarking. But while watermarking is a good idea, it’s not a silver bullet against the bots.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Since it's no longer a spoiler, of course I got blue first on Connections yesterday...
January 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Malaysia plans to introduce a new AI bill. Swedish IPTV crackdown exposes nearly 5K subscribers. Singaporean karaoke lounge fined $16K.

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Sources: @channelnewsasia.bsky.social

#Copyright #Malaysia #AI #Singapore
3 Count: International Edition
Malaysia plans to introduce a new AI bill. Swedish IPTV crackdown exposes nearly 5K subscribers. Singaporean karaoke lounge fined $16K.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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CD Projekt Red removed a paid VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077. However, it's just the latest chapter in the bizarre history of video game modding.

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#Copyright #VideoGames #DMCA
The Fight Over Paid Video Game Mods
CD Projekt Red removed a paid VR mod for Cyberpunk 2077. However, it’s just the latest chapter in the bizarre history of video game modding.
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January 21, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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New documents reveal NVIDIA worked with a pirate site, an Indian filmmaker is being sued over a trailer, and the Internet Archive announces the winner of its public domain remix contest.

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Sources: @ndtv.com @npr.org

#Copyright #NVIDIA #AI #InternetArchive
3 Count: NVIDIA in Cahoots
New documents reveal NVIDIA worked with pirate site, Indian filmmaker sued over trailer, and the Internet Archive announces public domain remix contest winner.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Do you have a work entering the public domain? Would you like it to keep making money? Here are four easy steps to keep that happening.

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#Copyright #PublicDomain
How to Prevent a Work from Entering the Public Domain
Do you have a work entering the public domain? Would you like it to keep making money? Here are four easy steps to keep that happening.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Publishers petition to join lawsuit against Google, rise in sports piracy linked to illegal gambling in the UK, and a new copyright fight over Anne Frank's diary.

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Sources: @pubperspectives.bsky.social @theguardian.com @courthousenews.bsky.social

#Copyright
3 Count: Gambling Problem
Publishers petition to join lawsuit against Google, rise in sports piracy linked to illegal gambling in the UK, and a new copyright fight over Anne Frank’s diary.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:02 PM