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A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art

NPR | By Geoff Brumfiel

Published August 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM CDT

A lawsuit over who owns AI-generated characters raises questions about whether it's truly art.

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Geoff Brumfiel

Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk.

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John Leguizamo talks about the emotional weight of his character in 'The Odyssey'

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Big tech companies will have to pay to publish Australian news content under new laws

Kristina Kukolja

Australia has passed a law requiring major tech platforms such as Google and Meta to strike deals with Australian news publishers or pay a levy on their advertising revenue.
How to think about this summer's slate of food safety recalls

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NPR's David Folkenflik talks with Don Schaffner, a food microbiology specialist and distinguished professor at Rutgers University, about this summer's foodborne illnesses and recalls.
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A drought is driving a hunger crisis in Somalia. UNICEF says global funding cuts have hampered its ability to respond.
K-pop group Stray Kids has the No. 1 album in the country

Stephen Thompson

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson reports on the boy band's latest hit album.