GitHub Copilot, with “public code” blocked, emits my copyrighted code

Re:GitHub Copilot, with “public code” blocked, emits my copy... by Rimintil on Sunday October 16, 2022 @05:34PM (#33227378)

> That can't possibly be a valid claim, right?

It has indeed happened.

Sony later withdrew their copyright claim.

There are two pieces to copyright when it comes to public domain:

* The work (song) itself -- can't copyright that

* The recording -- you are the copyright owner. No one, without your permission, can re-post your recording

And of course, there is derivative work. You own any portion that is derivative of the original work.

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Re:GitHub Copilot, with “public code” blocked, emits my copy... by insanitybit on Sunday October 16, 2022 @06:18PM (#33227660)

> Sony later withdrew their copyright claim.

Right, that's my point... I can sue anyone for anything, doesn't mean I'll win.

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Re:GitHub Copilot, with “public code” blocked, emits my copy... by imwillofficial on Sunday October 16, 2022 @06:44PM (#33227845)

It worked out justified in this case.

The VAST majority of cases it does not.

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Re:GitHub Copilot, with “public code” blocked, emits my copy... by sumedh on Sunday October 16, 2022 @06:54PM (#33227915)

> I can sue anyone for anything, doesn't mean I'll win.

You cant sue if you dont have money, a big corp can sue even if they know they are wrong.

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