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Taylor Swift is not just a global pop sensation—she was named TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year and ranked as one of Billboard’s greatest pop stars of this century. Despite her massive influence, even Swift faces the limitations of copyright law. Why did Swift go through the effort of re-recording her first six albums? To understand her bold move, let’s break down the essentials of music copyright and how it affects the industry.  

Deepfakes are no longer the stuff of sci-fi—they’re here, they’re real, and they’re causing chaos. These AI-generated videos, images, or audio clips look incredibly convincing but are completely fake. They can turn anyone into a puppet, saying or doing things they never actually did.

In recent news, Ukraine’s attempt to trademark the wartime slogan "Russian warship, go f*** yourself" was denied by the European Union’s General Court. The phrase, which originated from a defiant response by Ukrainian guards on Snake Island to a Russian naval demand to surrender, quickly became a symbol of Ukrainian resistance during Russia’s invasion.

Recently, AI has found itself clashing more and more with artists' intellectual property. From unauthorized "AI songs" featuring famous performers to artwork created without the original artists' consent, legal and ethical concerns are piling up. So, when news breaks about a new AI-powered project, it usually spells trouble—especially from a legal perspective. But this time, the story is different. Universal Music Group has delivered a little Christmas miracle: the 1958 holiday classic Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree reimagined with a fresh Spanish twist. And the best part? Every step of the process was done with respect for the artist and her work.