Penguin Random House sues OpenAI; Cornell study finds AI bots can regenerate famous books; Australia introduces new orphan works legislation.
https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/02/3-count-space-dragons/
Federal government passes landmark orphan works scheme
Here's WTF happened this week:
No, it is not an April Fool's joke, Australian copyright law will finally address the problem of orphan works (where the copyright owner is unknown).
https://elliottbledsoe.wtf/wtf-now-28/
#Copyright #OrphanWorks #CopyrightLawReform
Woah, the Copyright Amendment Bill 2026 passed the Senate today meaning Australia will very soon (the day after it receives the Royal Assent) have a scheme limiting remedies available when users use orphan works (copyright materials for which the copyright owner cannot be identified or located). This has been a long time coming so it is amazing to see it pass!
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7402
#Copyright #OrphanWorks #CopyrightLawReform
Twenty years ago, orphans’ works were the biggest topic in copyright. Two decades later, a new article shines a light on how things have changed.
https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/26/revisiting-the-orphan-works-debate-20-years-later/
17 November 2025Dr Terri JankeOn 5 November 2025, the Australian Government introduced the Copyright Amendment Bill, including a new orphan works scheme designed to update copyright law for the digital age.Under this model, users will be able to rely on a limitation-of-remedies defence when using an orphan work, but only if they meet five strict threshold conditions. Importantly, the Bill and its Explanatory Memorandum also highlight that a higher standard will apply where Indigenous Cultural an
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