Virtual Legality

Richard Hoeg delves into Adobe's new terms and conditions, addressing artists' concerns and examining the legal implications. He discusses professional obligations, confidentiality issues, and the broad language in Adobe's terms, along with AI concerns and the impact on user trust.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

ARTIST CONCERNS (TWEETS)
https://x.com/Stretchedwiener/status/1798153619285708909
https://x.com/SamSantala/status/1798292952219091042
https://x.com/Gahadmor/status/1798601215703761272

ADOBE GENERAL TERMS
https://www.adobe.com/legal/terms.html

ADOBE CONTENT ANALYSIS RESTRICTIONS (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE)
https://helpx.adobe.com/manage-account/using/machine-learning-faq.html

ARCHIVES/ALL SOFTWARE TERMS
https://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms/licenses-terms-archive.html
https://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms.html

(0:00) Introduction and episode overview
(1:12) Adobe's new terms and conditions and artists' concerns
(3:31) Richard's perspective as a lawyer
(5:02) Professional obligations and confidentiality concerns
(7:07) Examination of Adobe's general terms of use
(9:47) Detailed review of Adobe's access to user content
(15:43) Limits on Adobe's use of user content
(18:31) Broad language in Adobe's terms of use
(23:07) AI concerns and Adobe's future plans
(24:19) Concluding thoughts on Adobe's terms and user trust