Tumblr’s 30-Hour Attribution Riot Last month, Tumblr attempted to make a major change in how attribution and authorship are tracked on the post. It did not go well.

Last month, Tumblr attempted to make a major change in how attribution and authorship are tracked on the post. It did not go well.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/16/t...

#Tumblr #Automattic #Blogging #Attribution #Authorship

3 Count: Spa Day Record labels win default judgment against Anna’s Archive, NY spa sued over alleged infringing images and fake YouTube copyright notices hijack accounts.

Record labels win default judgment against Anna's Archive, NY spa sued over alleged infringing images and fake YouTube copyright notices hijack accounts.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/16/3...

Sources: @malwarebytes.com

#Copyright #Photography #ScamAlert

How Reverse Plagiarism Enabled the Theranos Fraud Theranos is a company synonymous with fraud. But it reached its heights by falsifying authorship and stealing credibility from other companies.

Theranos is a company synonymous with fraud. But it reached its heights by falsifying authorship and stealing credibility from other companies.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/15/h...

#Plagiarism #Theranos #Fraud #Authorship

3 Count: Big Guns Major labels hire high-profile lawyers to represent copyright termination cases. Paris court orders VPNs to block pirate sites. SBS settles photo lawsuit.

Major labels hire high-profile lawyers to represent copyright termination cases. Paris court orders VPNs to block pirate sites. SBS settles photo lawsuit.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/15/3...

Sources: @billboard.com, @billdonahue.bsky.social

#Copyright #SupremeCourt #VPN #France

Why I’m Adding an AI Disclosure to My Site For the first time ever, I’m adding an AI disclosure on my website. Here’s why you should too, regardless of whether you use AI or not.

For the first time ever, I'm adding an AI disclosure on my website. Here's why you should too, regardless of whether you use AI or not.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/13/w...

#AI #AIDisclosure #Disclosure

3 Count: Town Too Small Journalist bypasses Suno safeguards easily, Addison Rae files copyright notice against ICE, and Triple Town developer sues competitor.

Journalist bypasses Suno safeguards easily, Addison Rae files copyright notice against ICE, and Triple Town developer sues competitor.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/13/3...

Sources: @theverge.com and @ibtimes.bsky.social

#Copyright #Suno #AI #VideoGames #AddisonRae

AI Imposters and Copyright Trolls A folk musician found herself the victim of AI imposters. Then she found herself the victim of false copyright claims.

A folk musician found herself the victim of AI imposters. Then she found herself the victim of false copyright claims.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/09/a...

#Copyright #AI #FolkMusic

John Deere settles right-to-repair lawsuit, OpenAI expert witness accused of having "hazy recollections," and journalist finds flaws in Suno.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/09/3...

Sources: @apnews.com, @wyattegp.bsky.social, @mercurynews.com, @mollycranenewman.bsky.social, @musictech.com

Custom Maps Create Copyright Headaches A recent battle of customized map works highlights both some of the best and some of the biggest issues with the Copyright Claims Board.

A recent battle of customized map works highlights both some of the best and some of the biggest issues with the Copyright Claims Board.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/08/c...

#Copyright #CCB #Maps

3 Count: Erasing Liability Supreme Court wipes out damages in Grande Communications case; it also agrees to hear H&M fabric case. South Korea forms new copyright partnership.

Supreme Court wipes out damages in Grande Communications case; it also agrees to hear H&M fabric case. South Korea forms new copyright partnership.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/08/3...

Sources: @wwd.com.web.brid.gy

#Copyright #SCOTUS #SouthKorea

Game Developer Falsely Accused of Using AI Video game devs at President Studio were recently accused of using AI in their hit game. However, the actual problem is much deeper in the industry.

Video game devs at President Studio were recently accused of using AI in their hit game. However, the actual problem is much deeper in the industry.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/07/g...

#AI #CrimeSceneCleaner #VideoGames

3 Count: Final Photos Judge rules final Marilyn Monroe photos belong to photographer’s estate, US considering site blocking legislation, and Eurovision has another copyright crisis.

Judge rules final Marilyn Monroe photos belong to photographer's estate, US considering site blocking legislation, and Eurovision has another copyright crisis.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/07/3...

Sources: @thesun.co.uk

#Copyright #MarilynMonroe #Eurovision

I've been following it. It's been a quickly-developing story but I've been doing my best to keep up, I'm planning on it later this week or early next.

What Happens When the AI is the Plagiarist? Two recent stories highlighted the dangers not just of unethical AI usage, but of AI itself becoming a plagiarist. Sadly, there’s no easy way around this.

Two recent stories highlighted the dangers not just of unethical AI usage, but of AI itself becoming a plagiarist. Sadly, there's no easy way around this.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/06/w...

#Copyright #Plagiarism #AI #NewYorkTimes

3 Count: Good Luck… UMG settles lawsuit with Believe, heavy metal band feud over plagiarism allegations, and NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 trailer removed due to copyright match.

UMG settles lawsuit with Believe, heavy metal band feud over plagiarism allegations, and NVIDIA's DLSS 5 trailer removed due to copyright match.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/06/3...

#Copyright #UMG #Megadeth #NVIDIA

Anthropic Has a Copyright Problem Anthropic recently leaked hundreds of thousands of lines of source code, exposing not just its work, but its glaring hypocrisy.

Anthropic recently leaked hundreds of thousands of lines of source code, exposing not just its work, but its glaring hypocrisy.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/02/a...

#Copyright #Anthropic #AI #ClaudeCode

3 Count: Space Dragons Penguin Random House sues OpenAI; Cornell study finds AI bots can regenerate famous books; Australia introduces new orphan works legislation.

Penguin Random House sues OpenAI; Cornell study finds AI bots can regenerate famous books; Australia introduces new orphan works legislation.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/02/3...

Sources: @theguardian.com, @musically.com

#Copyright #OpenAI #AI #Australia #OrphanWorks

A Very Brief History of Plagiarism Though plagiarism has likely been around as long as there has been creativity, this post aims to capture 2000 years of plagiarism history in under 2000 words.

Though plagiarism has likely been around as long as there has been creativity, this post aims to capture 2000 years of plagiarism history in under 2000 words.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/01/a...

#Copyright #Plagiarism #History

3 Count: Sniffing Victory Book publishers support music publishers against Anthropic, Amy Taylor secures a win against photographer and Washington Free Beacon wins a fair use decision.

Book publishers support music publishers against Anthropic, Amy Taylor secures a win against photographer and Washington Free Beacon wins a fair use decision.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/04/01/3...

Sources: @publisherswkly.bsky.social, @rollingstone.com and @petapixel.bsky.social

#Copyright #AI

3 Count: Anime Pay Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Cardi B, Sky secures order to unmask IPTV pirates, and ACE takes down AnimePlay, a large anime piracy service.

Judge dismisses lawsuit filed against Cardi B, Sky secures order to unmask IPTV pirates, and ACE takes down AnimePlay, a large anime piracy service.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/31/3...

Sources: @bleepingcomputer.com and @serghei.bsky.social

#Copyright #CardiB #Anime

Wikipedia and the Problem with Banning AI Wikipedia recently announced that it is banning AI-generated work from its site. However, enforcing that policy is going to be tricky, even for Wikipedia.

Wikipedia recently announced that it is banning AI-generated work from its site. However, enforcing that policy is going to be tricky, even for Wikipedia.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/30/w...

#Wikipedia #AI #Plagiarism

3 Count: Global Termination Major labels take over copyright termination lawsuit, CoStar expands case against Zillow, and Sony settles with the University of Southern California.

Major labels take over copyright termination lawsuit, CoStar expands case against Zillow, and Sony settles with USC.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/30/3...

Sources: @billboard.com, @billdonahue.bsky.social, @realestatenews.com, @reuters.com & @blakebrittain.bsky.social

#Copyright #Zillow

Revisiting the Orphan Works Debate 20 Years Later 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.

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.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/26/r...

#Copyright #OrphanWorks #CopyrightLaw

3 Count: Opening a Window ByteDance rolls out AI video tool globally, France fines IPTV subscribers, and Indian film accused of using unlicensed song.

ByteDance rolls out AI video tool globally, France fines IPTV subscribers, and Indian film accused of using unlicensed song.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/26/3...

#Copyright #ByteDance #AI #France #India

Supreme Court Rules for Cox, Weakens DMCA The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cox in its long-running lawsuit with the music industry. More than a win for the ISP, the decision could reshape the DMCA.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Cox in its long-running lawsuit with the music industry. More than a win for the ISP, the decision could reshape the DMCA.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/25/s...

#Copyright #Cox #DMCA #SafeHarbor

3 Count: Disney Exit OpenAI announces the closure of Sora, Disney backs out of $1 billion deal, publishers seek summary judgment against Anthropic, and more.

OpenAI announces the closure of Sora, Disney backs out of $1 billion deal, publishers seek summary judgment against Anthropic, and more.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/25/3...

Sources: @thr.com

#Copyright #AI #OpenAI #Disney #Anthropic

Cleanroom as a Service: AI-Washing Copyright Two programmers have introduced “Cleanroom as a service”, a tool to AI-wash open-source dependencies. How will this impact programmers and authors?

Two programmers have introduced "Cleanroom as a service", a tool to AI-wash open-source dependencies. How will this impact programmers and authors?

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/24/c...

#Copyright #AI #Programming

3 Count: Garage Band Bad Bunny wants legal fees after sampling victory, mugshot website targeted with copyright takedowns, and New Orleans bar sued by ASCAP.

Bad Bunny wants legal fees after sampling victory, mugshot website targeted with copyright takedowns, and New Orleans bar sued by ASCAP.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/24/3...

Sources: @billboard.com , @rachelscharf.bsky.social, @idahostatesman.com, @veritenews.org

#Copyright #BadBunny

The Slow Collapse of “Copyright Trolling” A series of court cases have showcased a weakness in the modern copyright trolling strategy. Namely, that the damages disappear when defendants fight back.

A series of court cases have showcased a weakness in the modern copyright trolling strategy. Namely, that the damages disappear when defendants fight back.

CC: @copyrightlately.bsky.social

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/23/t...

#Copyright #CopyrightTroll

3 Count: Bicycle Kick Federal jury rejects hymn copyright infringement claims, Chicken Soup for the Soul sues AI companies, and a copyright fight over an iconic Pelé photo.

Federal jury rejects hymn copyright infringement claims, Chicken Soup for the Soul sues AI companies, and a copyright fight over an iconic Pelé photo.

www.plagiarismtoday.com/2026/03/23/3...

Sources: @oregonian.com, @publisherswkly.bsky.social, @sportico.bsky.social

#Copyright #AI #Pele #Soccer