AI and copyright

from New Scientist 21 June2025

be killer blow

a decisive or final blow that ends or defeats something

a watershed moment

a critical point that marks a significant change or turning point

file a lawsuit

to officially initiate legal proceedings against someone in court

be a major turning point

to be a significant event that causes a major change

a copyright infringement

the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

uncannily resemble somebody

to look or seem very much like someone in an almost supernatural or eerie way

remediate the issue

to take action to fix or resolve a problem

take legal action

to pursue legal proceedings against someone

weigh in

to offer an opinion or intervene in a discussion or situation

something stands up in court

a claim or evidence that is legally valid and can be accepted in court

be forthright about something

to be honest and direct about a matter

a copyright holder

the person or entity that owns the rights to a copyrighted work

be telling

to show the truth about a situation or show what someone really thinks

a minnow

a small fish (used metaphorically to refer to something or someone insignificant)

get one's act together

To organize oneself better or improve one's behavior

make money in revenue

to generate income or earnings, especially from sales or business activities