3 Count: A Different AI Lawsuit

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1: Intel Sued for Copyright Infringement Over AI Software

First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that software developer Anaconda has filed a lawsuit against Intel, claiming that the chipmaker used their software without a license.

According to Anaconda, they develop and sell software to aid companies like Intel in creating AI systems. However, they claim that Intel’s license to the software expired, and the company ignored attempts to get them to renew.

Anaconda claims that Intel continued to use the software after its license expired, prompting them to file a lawsuit seeking monetary damages and an injunction barring further use of the software without a license.

2: RuTube Embraces Piracy Then Vanishes From Apple’s App Store & Google Play

Next up today, Andy Maxwell at Torrentfreak writes that RuTube, a Russian YouTube-like site, has had its apps removed from both the Apple and Google Play stores after reports of widespread movie piracy on the site.

Russia has long had a complicated relationship with YouTube. Currently, it is accusing YouTube of both blocking pro-Kremlin channels and promoting misinformation about the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Currently, YouTube is being throttled in the country to encourage using RuTube or other local sites.

However, following a complaint from an unknown copyright holder, the app is offline in both of the major app stores. RuTube said the takedown is related to sanctions, but that has not been officially confirmed. In the meantime, YouTube remains largely non-functional in the country.

3: Isaac Hayes’ Family Threatens Donald Trump’s Campaign With Copyright Lawsuit Over Use Of “Hold On, I’m Coming”

Finally today, Ted Johnson at Deadline reports that the estate of Isaac Hayes is threatening to sue Donald Trump’s campaign over the repeated use of the Hays song Hold On, I’m Coming at campaign events.

According to a letter sent to the campaign, the campaign has used the song 134 times between 2022 and today. The letter adds that the use of the song was not authorized by Hayes or any member of his estate.

The letter demands a payment of at least $3 million and the removal of all videos featuring the song. It also demands a statement clarifying that Hayes or his estate never authorized the use of the song. The letter sets a deadline of Friday, August 16, to meet those demands.

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