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The Data Chronicles – AI, IP & enforcement — Fair use, DMCA shifts, and what comes next

29 January 2026

In this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by partners Anna Kurian Shaw and Lauren Cury to unpack how fast‑moving AI innovation is reshaping intellectual property risk.

Together, Anna, Lauren, and Scott break down the key litigation theories emerging today—from copyright and DMCA claims to right of publicity, trademark disputes, and challenges tied to AI‑generated outputs. The discussion explores how early courts are treating AI training and model outputs, why plaintiffs are shifting toward misattribution and DMCA‑based theories, and where regulators like the FTC may (and may not) intervene. The episode closes with a practical, forward‑looking checklist for companies building with or around AI, offering guidance for navigating a legal landscape that continues to evolve at speed.

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Authored by Scott Loughlin, Anna Kurian Shaw, and Lauren Cury.