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Cartoonist sues AI meme generator monetizing his work

A cartoonist has filed a lawsuit against an AI meme generator that monetizes his work without permission, alleging copyright infringement. The case highlights the legal boundary between free online meme creation and paid services that profit from artists' original content.

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Replacing the text in popular comic strips is a common meme format, and few artists are displeased to see their work mutating online. Websites can generate these pics for users lacking image-editing skills. But when sites seek payment, a line is crossed. — Read the rest

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