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The Briefing: Cox v Sony: Did the Supreme Court Just Give AI Companies a Copyright Shield?

In this episode of The Briefing, Weintraub Tobin partners Scott Hervey and Tara J. Sattler break down the Supreme Court’s decision in Cox Communications v. Sony Music Entertainment, which reversed a $1 billion judgment against the internet service provider.

They discuss:

– Why knowledge that customers are infringing copyrights is not enough to establish contributory liability

– How inducement and substantial lawful uses shape the liability analysis for technology providers

– Why the decision could serve as both a shield and a potential sword in copyright cases involving AI-generated content

Tune in for a clear look at how the Supreme Court’s ruling reshapes the line between neutral technology and contributory copyright infringement.

Watch this episode on our YouTube or listen to the podcast here.

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