Why Midjourney and Runway Are Suddenly on Shaky Ground; Nvidia’s Upcoming Blowout

A recent court ruling may put rocket-ship AI startups like Midjourney and Runway on shaky ground.

United States District Court Judge Beryl A. Howell ruled on Friday that art completely generated by artificial intelligence cannot be copyrighted, the latest update in a string of controversies surrounding the technology’s usage in art. The ruling affects works that are entirely generated by AI, but leaves wiggle room for art made by both humans and AI models.

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