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DECEMBER 11, 2023

The post When AI Plagiarizes AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today. With the launch of Grok, xAI's new AI system, questions arose about where its data came from and if it was copying OpenAI's homework.

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JUNE 4, 2024

A team including Stanford undergrads have been accused of plagiarizing a Chinese company when creating their new AI system. The post Stanford University Students Accused of Plagiarizing AI Model appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 17, 2024

The post Why Amazon is Overrun with Plagiarism and AI Garbage appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Amazon is facing criticism over AI-generated spam ebooks being sold in the Kindle Store. However, the problem goes back at least 15 years.

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APRIL 25, 2024

The post Is Arial a Plagiarism of Helvetica? appeared first on Plagiarism Today. In the world of typography, few conversations get as heated as Arial vs Helvetica. Here's the history of the two typefaces.

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JANUARY 23, 2024

However, it's drawn controversy over allegations of plagiarism and AI generation. The post Examining the Palworld Plagiarism Controversy appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Palworld is the breakout video game of early 2024.

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MAY 2, 2024

The post Why Plagiarizing Iron Maiden is a Really Bad Idea appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Rapper OsamaSon is facing a potential lawsuit after his album cover was too close to some famous Iron Maiden art.

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MAY 9, 2024

Another year, another Eurovision plagiarism allegation. The annual show has a long history of plagiarism controversies, here's why. The post Eurovision’s Bizarre Plagiarism History appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

However, one piece of merchandise turned out to be plagiarized from a fan creation. The post Plagiarism, Destiny 2 and NERF Guns appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Bungie is celebrating ten years of Destiny 2.

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MAY 23, 2024

In Australia, a high-profile media lawyer was connected to AI-rewritten plagiarism. The post The Continued Rise of ‘Parasitic Plagiarism Merchants’ appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, the problem isn't going away.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A famous AI-generated piece of art has been rejected by the US Copyright Office. The post Another AI Copyright Registration Rejected appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's why the decision matters and what it means.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

2023 was a banner year for copyright. The post The 5 Dumbest Copyright Stories of 2023 appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, the past 12 months also featured some real missteps and obvious mistakes.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

You can't copyright a baby, but as one company proves, you can copyright a very specific rendition of a baby, if the copy is close enough. The post Copyright and Realistic Baby Dolls appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

Now that the fallout from hbomberguy's YouTube plagiarism video is settling, what can the victims do against their plagiarists? The post What Can YouTube Plagiarism Victims Do? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Following a plagiarism scandal in a popular magazine, an anticipated manga has been removed from distribution. The post When Should Plagiarism Disappear? appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Is that what's best?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Wizards of the Coast, the makers of Magic: The Gathering, are at the center of another plagiarism scandal. The post Another “Magic: The Gathering” Art Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's what happened.

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MAY 20, 2024

The post Restaurant Promotion Plagiarizes Pokémon Cards appeared first on Plagiarism Today. A Japanese council created a series of collectible cards to promote local cuisine. Then fans noticed the similarities to Pokémon.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

A battle over the practice of skiplagging has created a bizarre copyright verdict that could impact the use of logos online. The post Skiplagged, American Airlines and a Bizarre Copyright Verdict appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MARCH 4, 2024

but it also raises some serious copyright and trademark issues. The post Copyright, Trademark and Willy’s Chocolate Experience appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The recent "Glasgow Willy Wonka Event" may have launched a thousand memes.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Wizards of the Coast is at the heart of another art plagiarism scandal, this one involving a new Magic: The Gathering card. The post Yet Another Magic: The Gathering Plagiarism Scandal appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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APRIL 9, 2024

The post How Mystery Science Theater 3000 Helped Expose a Plagiarism appeared first on Plagiarism Today. In 1997, MST3K featured a little-known film entitled Clonus. Eight years later, a major studio released an eerily similar film.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

However, this time capsule episode about plagiarism in the music industry is very interesting. The post Plagiarism in Pop Culture: South Park appeared first on Plagiarism Today. South Park is not afraid of controversy.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Copyright Claims Board has released statistics about its first 1,000 cases. The post Copyright Claims Board Releases Key Statistics appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's what the numbers say.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Thousands of open-access studies feature images that may have copyright restrictions. The post Why Thousands of Studies May Be in Copyright Limbo appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how that happened.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Battlestate Games, the makers of Escape from Tarkov, accuse a competitor of plagiarism in a very unwise move. The post Escape from Tarkov’s Developers Make a Dumb Plagiarism Allegation appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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AUGUST 21, 2024

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is being accused of plagiarism in a children's book the government is looking to distribute. The post Philippine Vice President Accused of Plagiarizing Children’s Book appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post NASA: Copyright and Trademark in Space appeared first on Plagiarism Today. While it's well known that NASA images and videos are public domain, there are still some restrictions to be aware of before using them.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Two cases before the Copyright Claims Board raise an interesting question: What does copyright protect in a dumpster fire? The post A Copyright Fight Over a Dumpster Fire appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

So who owns the copyright to these works? The post Copyright and the Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials appeared first on Plagiarism Today. The Rankin/Bass holiday specials are a Christmas tradition. Also, is Rudolph public domain?

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AUGUST 31, 2023

The US Copyright Office has announced a new public comment period on the subject of AI and copyright. The post US Copyright Office Seeks Comment on AI appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Here's how to participate.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Twilight Zone is a Halloween favorite, but what is its copyright history? Let's look at two episodes in a different copyright dimension. The post Copyright and the Twilight Zone appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

It's Halloween, so let's take a look at 9 copyright stories that show how intellectual property has shaped the spookiest holiday. The post 9 Spooky Copyright Stories for Halloween appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Christmas and copyright go together as often gingerbread cookies and milk. Here's just five ways that copyright has changed Christmas. The post 5 Ways Copyright Has Changed Christmas appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MAY 8, 2024

For most creators, copyright registrations aren't practical. The post Why AI Makes Copyright Registration More Important appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, AI may give some a reason to change their mind.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A case before the Copyright Claims Board tests the boundaries of public domain and artistic creativity when it comes to tarot cards. The post The Copyright Battle Over a Tarot Card Deck appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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MAY 7, 2024

The post Yet Another NFT Copyright Failure appeared first on Plagiarism Today. Yuga Labs announced a new commercial NFT venture. However, the works involved were already placed in the public domain.

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MARCH 12, 2024

In a case involving clips from an Andrew Dice Clay comedy special, the Copyright Claims Board has found a documentary was a fair use. The post Copyright Claims Board Finds Documentary was Fair Use appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Figure skating, gymnastics, artistic swimming, cheerleading and other choreography sports are facing a new challenge: Copyright The post Why Figure Skating, Gymnastics Face Unique Copyright Issues appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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