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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 18h
"Our #AI Licensing webpage has been updated, and it's now broken down into three parts: AI Licensing by #copyright owners, AI licensing by AI companies, and organizations that offer AI licenses for creative works. Check out the updated page here: "
Copyrightability of AI-Generated Works | Copyright Alliance
Explore the copyrightability of AI-generated works, examining the legal challenges and implications for creators and artificial intelligence.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 3d
In a new post, the Illusion of More writes, "Mistakenly portraying the outputs of GAI as generally ‘competitive' with works of authorship produces a cascade of doctrinal errors that swirl in eddies of circular logic around the pillar of the fourth fair use factor.”
AI Works Do Not “Compete” with Works of Authorship - The Illusion of More
Claims that AI outputs "compete" with works of authorship are meant to undermine market dilution as a consideration under fair use.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 4d
In a new #WoltersKluwer #copyright blog by Copyright Alliance CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, Keith asserts that mass #ALI resignations call into question the legitimacy of the ALI Copyright Restatement. Read Keith's post here for more: legalblogs.wolterskluwer.com/copyright-bl...
Mass Resignations Call into Question Legitimacy of ALI Copyright Restatement
In recent posts published on this blog (see here and here), the drafters of the American Law Institute’s (ALI) Copyright Restatement promoted
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 5d
How can the U.S. win the #AI war against China? By ensuring that the US continues to protect its copyright industries through strong copyright protections that continue US dominance over China. Learn more from our #StrongIPStrongAI webpage: copyrightalliance.org/strong-ip-st...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 6d
"When used ethically, [#AI is] a great support, but it’s also important that it doesn’t come at the expense of creators’ rights," says photographer and visual artist Sarah Wolff. Read more about Sarah's career in her #CreatorSpotlight blog! copyrightalliance.org/photographer...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 7d
We are thrilled to welcome our newest member, Nielsen! Read our press release to learn more: copyrightalliance.org/press-releas...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 10d
In a new opinion piece published in The Hill, Trip Adler—Co-Founder and CEO of Created by Humans—says, "In the fight over #AI, #copyright is America’s competitive weapon.” Learn more by reading Trip’s op-ed here!
In the fight over AI, copyright is America’s competitive weapon
Recently, a new $100 million super-PAC network, Leading the Future, was introduced to shape artificial intelligence policy in next year’s elections. The group says it will fight for sensible guardr…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 10d
#Copyright, creativity, and #AI can go hand in hand instead of competing against one another. How? Learn more on our #StrongIPStrongAI webpage! copyrightalliance.org/strong-ip-st...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 11d
September remained very busy for the #copyright arena. Catch up on the month's top news by reading our new policy roundup blog! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-st...
Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from September 2025 | Copyright Alliance
In September, the most significant copyright news was the landmark settlement in a major AI copyright case, and the filing of several new copyright infringement cases against AI companies. Here is a q...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 12d
As a supporter of #copyright, urge your elected officials to support the #ProCodesAct, which protects the system behind safety standards and preserves the copyrights that make funding this system possible. Click here to contact your reps in a couple of steps! www.votervoice.net/NFPA/Campaig...
Protect Safety Standards – Support the Pro Codes Act
THE ISSUE: For over 125 years, independent nonprofits have developed life-saving standards without corporate influence or taxpayer dollars. But this trusted system is now at risk.ACTION: The bipartisa...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 13d
"...the science of model collapse insists that to develop world-class #AI, it is essential to uphold the American traditions of strong #IP & the absolute certainty of the speech right for all creators,” says David Newhoff in a new blog about training AI LLMs.
Sound AI Policy Demands Protecting Diverse Expression - The Illusion of More
Contrary to the claim that copyright rights cannot be allowed to stymie AI development, protecting diverse expression is essential.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 13d
In a new blog by Elly Mambounou, she writes about why artists are speaking out on the harms of unlicensed #AI “ingestion” and the value of human creativity. Read Elly's post here: copyrightalliance.org/artists-spea...
Artists Speak Out on the Harms of Unlicensed AI “Ingestion” and the Value of Human Creativity | Copyright Alliance
Artificial Intelligence is being sold as a dazzling and inevitable piece of technology. And while we don’t question the promise of AI, at the same time its rapid development and generative capabilitie...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 14d
In a #NYT op-ed, Andrea Bartz writes, "I became 1 of 3 named plaintiffs [in] a class-action lawsuit against #AI co Anthropic for pirating my books & hundreds of thousands of others to train its AI...me…versus a co now worth $183 billion?” Read Andrea’s op-ed: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/o...
Opinion | I Sued Anthropic, and the Unthinkable Happened
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 17d
Check out the new Illusion of More blog to learn why David Newhoff says the “ Public Knowledge Post on #AI & Fair Use Misses the Mark.” illusionofmore.com/public-knowl...
Public Knowledge Post on AI & Fair Use Misses the Mark - The Illusion of More
Public Knowledge issues a PR statement disguised as a copyright argument claiming that AI training is per se fair use.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 18d
In a new blog titled "Setting the Record Straight About America’s #Copyright and #AI Policy," our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social writes, “Strong copyright protection isn’t the enemy of AI innovation, it’s the backbone.” Check out Keith's blog here! copyrightalliance.org/americas-cop...
Setting the Record Straight About America’s Copyright and AI Policy | Copyright Alliance
With U.S. policymakers and judges considering the very important question of how copyright law applies in the context of AI, especially AI training, there’s been an unfortunate deluge of falsehoods an...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 19d
Did you know that #copyrigh related industries contribute two trillion dollars to the U.S. GDP and 11.6 million jobs? With so much at stake, we must protect creative works against large-scale #AI scraping and piracy. Learn more! #StrongIPStrongAI copyrightalliance.org/strong-ip-st...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 20d
Artist Carl Cleanthes, who is Co-Chair of the Graphic Artists Guild's Advocacy Committee, says, "I use #AI tools sparingly & responsibly, as collaborative conceptualizations or idea generators trained only on work I own the rights to." Read Carl's blog here: copyrightalliance.org/artist-carl-...
Creator Spotlight with Artist Carl Cleanthes | Copyright Alliance
This week, we are pleased to spotlight artist and Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee at the Graphic Artists Guild, Carl Cleanthes. Carl has mentored countless up-and-coming design students through por...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 21d
Interested in learning more about #AI and #Copyright? Check out our extensive list of blogs on AI that the Copyright Alliance has written throughout the last several years. copyrightalliance.org/artificial-i...
Blogs and Articles on Artificial Intelligence | Copyright Alliance
Blogs and Articles on Artificial Intelligence Read about AI and copyright, ingestion, fair use, registration, and more with our collection of blogs and media. To stay up-to-date with the latest AI and...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 24d
Did you know that Google #AI overviews are drawing strong criticism for a drop in online search traffic and for requiring sites to allow Google crawler to be part of traditional search? Learn more here from "ChatGPT Is Eating the World. chatgptiseatingtheworld.com/2025/09/16/g...
Google AI overviews draws criticism for drop in traffic and having to allow Google crawler to be part of traditional search
Google drew criticisms from media at WIRED’s AI Power Summit in New York on Monday September 15. Markham C. Erickson, VP of government affairs and public policy at Google, did a valiant effort defe…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 25d
In a new post by Kevin Madigan re: judicial site blocking, he asks, "Does anyone think it’s a good idea to leave sole control over online safety to the companies that gave us Cambridge Analytica & today’s scourge of antisocial #AI chatbots?” Read the blog here: copyrightalliance.org/flawed-case-...
When Tech Giants Cry Wolf: A Flawed Case Against Judicial Site Blocking | Copyright Alliance
Two recent reports (here and here) commissioned by the internet infrastructure lobby paint a picture of an internet under siege from overzealous governments – particularly as it relates to laws allowi...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 26d
Copyright Alliance Issues Statement in Support of Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCU in MiniMax Suit copyrightalliance.org/press-releas...
Copyright Alliance Issues Statement: Support of Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and NBCU in MiniMax Suit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Eileen Bramlet [email protected] Washington, DC—The Copyright Alliance, which represents the copyright interests of over two million individual creators and ...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 26d
The Copyright Alliance created a resource hub for everything related to #AI and #copyright. Here, you'll find a wealth of information on AI licensing, court cases, blogs, and even details on our AI campaign. Check it out today!
AI and Copyright Resource Hub | Copyright Alliance
The Copyright Alliance supports the responsible, respectful, and ethical development and use of AI technologies and a thriving and robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy. The continuing…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 28d
During the Sept. 11 edition of the Politico Tech podcast, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social said the proposed Anthropic case settlement "sends a message to #AI companies that they need to be responsible and act ethically.” Listen to the full podcast here! www.politico.com/podcasts/tech
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · Sep 13
"The impact of #AI on my creations and career will depend on how we choose to engage with it and adapt it to the evolving landscape," says spoken word artist Shannon Kerrick. Learn more about Shannon's career and #copyright challenges thus far!
Creator Spotlight: Spoken Word Artist Shannon Kerrick
This week, we are pleased to introduce spoken word artist, Shannon Kerrick. What was the inspiration behind becoming a creator? What do you enjoy most about the creative process? For many spoken word…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · Sep 12
"Let’s construct a pro-innovation, pro-worker approach that replaces the false choice of the #AI alarmists with a positive, pro-America pathway to leadership on AI," says Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid in his #oped published in the DC Journal.
A ‘Win-Win-Win’ Path for AI – DC Journal - InsideSources
The AI tech bros want you to believe U.S. copyright law is the only thing standing between America and AI dominance. They and other fearmongers
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