🎙️ Episode 23: AI Took My Art—Now What? The Copyright Battle Reshaping Creative Work

What happens when a machine can replicate your life's work in seconds—without ever asking permission? Thousands of artists are discovering their distinctive styles showing up in AI-generated images, sparking one of the most consequential copyright battles of our time. This isn't just about art—it's about who controls creativity in the age of artificial intelligence.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang unpacks the landmark lawsuit against AI giants like Stability AI and Midjourney, where artists are fighting back against unauthorized use of billions of their images. From courtroom victories to emerging protections, this case is rewriting the rules for creators, businesses, and anyone using AI tools.

🎨 What happened when AI companies scraped 5 billion images without permission—and got sued

⚖️ Why a federal judge's August 2024 ruling changed everything for copyright law

🤖 How businesses using AI tools could face unexpected legal liability (even if they didn't train the models)

Whether you're an artist protecting your work, a business using AI, or simply curious about the future of creativity and technology, this episode reveals what's at stake—and what you need to know before the rules change for good.

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