From Warhol lawsuits to Disney takedowns, this episode dives deep into the legal grey zones of authorship in the age of AI.Rob Pepper is joined by Ryan Nishimoto, a US-trained IP litigator and advisor to major tech clients, for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, copyright, and control. They unpack what really counts as ‘original’ today, how artists can protect their work, and why enforcement still favours the powerful.Ryan breaks down the legal implications of training data, fair use, and derivative works with clarity, empathy, and a dash of humour — offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how the legal world is scrambling to keep up with generative AI. Plus: how to future-proof your creativity, why curiosity is a superpower, and what a 95-year-old’s AI prompts can teach us all.This episode is essential listening for anyone making, teaching, or navigating creative work in a time of accelerating change.

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