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How AI startups can navigate the legal landscape with Adam Shevell | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

This Week in Startups

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Navigating the Nuances of Fair Use

Young entrepreneurs often face challenges with intellectual property rights, as clarity on legal boundaries is rarely straightforward. The assessment of whether an innovation impacts the original copyright holder's ability to monetize their work is crucial. For instance, technologies like Stable Diffusion may infringe on copyrights if they threaten original creators' revenue streams. Conversely, the use of snippets by companies like Google is generally perceived as fair use, given it provides value by directing traffic to the original source and allowing creators to opt out. Founders should focus on the fairness perceived by content holders when implementing new innovations, enhancing their understanding of fair use to prevent potential legal complications.

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