How Ink-Worthy Content Licensing Works. And Why Publishers Can’t Ignore It
An old library holds shelves of magazines. Light falls across their faded covers. Inside, the ink is still sharp. The stories still speak, even after many years. But who decides if they can be shared again? Who owns the right to use them now? Publishers face these questions every day. They pay writers, editors, and […]
‘We Knew the Stakes Were High’: How Can Magazines Protect Copyright from AI Scraping 2025
It was a sunny afternoon in early spring. The newsroom glowed, and papers lay on every desk. I still remember when our editor walked in, her face pale. She held a stack of stories and whispered, “They scraped us.” Every article, photo, and edited piece—taken by a machine. Taken without asking. My heart sank. Years […]
How to Get Paid for AI Training Data Is Trending—Think You Can’t? Think Again.
I sat under a big, old tree behind my house. The wind was soft and smelled like flowers. In my hand, I held an old family photo—my mom as a child, smiling, with her little cat. I wondered, “What if pictures like this helped teach computers?” You might feel the same: your stories, your art, […]
Forming a Magazine Coalition for Content Rights— ‘Defying Content Silos.’
You stand on a cliff by the sea. The sun is just waking up, turning the sky pink and gold. The waves crash below, steady but strong. Now, if you’re far away, huge AI machines are quietly scooping up your magazine’s words—stories you worked hard to make. They don’t ask. They don’t say thank you. […]
AI Is Here to Stay. So Is Copyright Law. What Are the Legal Ways to Monetize Content with AI Companies?
I sit at my desk and imagine being you. You create stories, art, or news. You wonder: can AI steal your work without paying? Can you earn from AI using your content? You feel uneasy about scrapers, lawsuits, and vague rules. You look around and see both opportunity and danger. The rules seem unclear. What […]
Stolen, Trained, and Sued. The AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Ever heard of an AI copyright infringement lawsuit? If you make art, write stories, or take photos, this might be about you. Many AI tools are learning from your work without asking. They don’t give you credit. They don’t pay you. They just grab your work and make something “new.” And guess what? That new […]
Libel, Licensing, and Lawsuits—Can Publishers Sue AI Companies?
Can machines take your words and use them? That doesn’t seem fair, right? Many writers and publishers work hard to create content. But now, AI companies are using that content without asking or paying. Is that even allowed? Big media companies are already taking AI firms to court. But what about smaller sites? Can anyone […]
Protect Your Pages: Understanding Statutory Damages and Why They Matter for Magazine Publishers
As a magazine publisher, your creations – from compelling articles and stunning photography to unique layouts and comprehensive issues – are the lifeblood of your business. These works are valuable intellectual property and understanding how to protect them is paramount. You may have heard that registering your works with the U.S. Copyright Office can unlock […]
AI Eats Everything. How to Protect Articles from Unauthorized AI Use
The internet is full of voices — teachers, journalists, bloggers, and experts — sharing what they know. But now, something has changed. AI tools reuse their words without a trace. Bots roam across websites, grabbing content — often without permission. They pull stories, rewrite them, and feed them into tools that give answers in seconds. […]
How to Protect Content from AI Scrapers and Crawlers in 2025
Imagine spending hours crafting the perfect article or blog post—only to find parts of it showing up inside an AI chatbot’s response. No credit. No permission. No payment. Just your words, taken and used. In 2025, this isn’t science fiction. It’s happening every day. AI models are trained on massive amounts of online content—much of […]