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Feb. 20, 2026

Why generative AI litigation in Hollywood is ripe for mediated settlement

The entertainment industry is at the forefront of innovative claims arising from the intersection of media and generative AI technologies, and as these cases begin to settle on their own and with the help of mediators, they are drawing new lines in the sand while establishing novel licensing frameworks.

David R. Shraga

Mediator
Shraga Resolution Services ("The Media Mediator")

Email: david@davidshraga.com

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Why generative AI litigation in Hollywood is ripe for mediated settlement
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What do Scarlett Johansson, Hollywood studios, Tony Robbins, major record labels, Sarah Silverman and a spectrum of other artists and media companies have in common? They're all players in the wave of legal claims against new AI companies.

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