Brooke Gerber – Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

Streaming the Unseen: The Case for Transparency in Music Streaming

By: Brooke Gerber

We live in a time where artificial intelligence (AI) is the new “It Girl.” From the film industry to photography to literature, AI has become one of the most talked-about forces shaping modern creativity. But has AI evolved to the point where it can break into the Billboard Hot 100? Increasingly, the answer seems to be yes. AI-generated songs are gaining traction around the world, with many listeners not realizing the music they’re streaming was not performed by a human. That lack of transparency raises legal and ethical questions, particularly surrounding the role of streaming platforms in protecting consumers from being misled.

From Paramount to Prime: The Battle for Theaters in a Streaming Age

By: Brooke Gerber

At this year’s Academy Awards, Sean Baker’s Anora dominated the evening, winning a total of five Oscars – an impressive feat for the independent film.[1] Now that Hollywood’s biggest night has come to a close, Baker’s acceptance speech for Best Director stands out as one of the highlights of the evening, criticizing streaming services for their monopolistic impact on the film industry.

Taking the stage for the third time that night, Baker made a self-proclaimed “battle cry,” pleading for filmmakers to continue making films for the big screen rather than succumbing to the allure of streaming.[2] Audiences have witnessed the cinema experience decline throughout the past decade, especially following the onset of the pandemic. Baker referred to this phenomenon in his speech, highlighting that upward of 1,000 movie screens have shut down in the United States since 2020 – “right now, the theatre-going experience is under threat,”[3] he exclaimed.

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Streaming the Unseen: The Case for Transparency in Music Streaming

Streaming the Unseen: The Case for Transparency in Music Streaming

From Paramount to Prime: The Battle for Theaters in a Streaming Age

From Paramount to Prime: The Battle for Theaters in a Streaming Age