fair use
noun
: a legal doctrine that portions of copyrighted materials may be used without permission of the copyright owner provided the use is fair and reasonable, does not substantially impair the value of the materials, and does not curtail the profits reasonably expected by the owner
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In the coming years, this will be critical to ensure fair use of aerial imagery and AI, while also protecting homeowners, delivering fair premiums and better protection.
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David Tobias, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
However, the company claimed that was legal under fair use.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
The companies have fought back, arguing that the AI songs are fair use.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
According to the Foundation, the authorization fell under the purview of fair use.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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David Tobias, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
However, the company claimed that was legal under fair use.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
The companies have fought back, arguing that the AI songs are fair use.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
According to the Foundation, the authorization fell under the purview of fair use.
—Patricia Failing, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Fair use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair%20use. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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