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Remembering Cormac McCarthy: A Literary Titan's Enduring Legacy
Today, the literary world mourns the loss of one of its greatest and most enigmatic voices, Cormac McCarthy. With his passing, we reflect on the indelible mark he left on literature and his profound impact on readers around the globe. McCarthy's unique style, haunting narratives, and unflinching examination of the human condition have secured his place among the literary giants of our time.
Napster: Rogue Pirate or Revolutionary Hero?
Once upon a time, at the turn of the millennium, a cat logo with headphones heralded the arrival of a seismic shift in how people listened to music. The name was Napster, and in its wake, it left a transformed landscape of music consumption and copyright law.
Jack Daniels and the Dog Toy Drama
Imagine you are shopping for a new toy for your furry companion. You find a whisky-bottle-shaped squeaky toy with what looks a lot like a Jack Daniels Label and the name “Bad Spaniels.” At first glance, would you assume that Jack Daniels made the toy - or would parody and mimicry come to mind?
US Copyright Office Clarifies Position on AI Authorship
The U.S. Copyright Office has weighed in with formal guidance on the copyrightability of works whose generation included the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.