Re:Create Coalition

Federal courts have recognized AI training as a transformative fair use. Requiring extensive data licensing risks creating high barriers to entry, which could leave smaller developers and researchers behind. Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) explains why maintaining fair use as new technology emerges is key to competitive tech innovation: https://lnkd.in/ewwKrmA6

This is truly wild. The House is about to reorganize the federal copyright and library system without a hearing or robust buy in from almost any impacted group.

This is truly wild. The House is about to reorganize the federal copyright and library system without a hearing or robust buy in from almost any impacted group.

🚨 ICYMI: Re:Create submitted a letter to the CA Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection outlining major concerns over CA AB 412. Ahead of the June 8 hearing, read our full breakdown to see what’s at stake and why we’ve been sounding the alarm on this issue since 2025: https://lnkd.in/enkmcFb5

As the House looks to vote on H.R. 6028, Re:Create Executive Director Brandon Butler issued the following statement in opposition to the legislation. Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ezhfEsYF

#FairUseFriday 🏀 It’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals and fan edits, parodies, and reaction videos are lay-ups thanks to fair use.  Knicks fans are using iconic scenes of NYC based movies to hype up the championship run. Transformative use means creators can use these legendary pop culture clips to share their hype without getting hit with a whistle. Spurs fans, your turn. Show us your favorite fair use memes and reaction clips 👇

Federal courts have recognized AI training as a transformative fair use. Requiring extensive data licensing risks creating high barriers to entry, which could leave smaller developers and researchers behind. Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) explains why maintaining fair use as new technology emerges is key to competitive tech innovation: https://lnkd.in/ewwKrmA6

🚨 ICYMI: Re:Create submitted a letter to the CA Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection outlining major concerns over CA AB 412. Ahead of the June 8 hearing, read our full breakdown to see what’s at stake and why we’ve been sounding the alarm on this issue since 2025: https://lnkd.in/enkmcFb5

To end his late-night show, Stephen Colbert signed off with a powerful fair-use finale, asserting the fundamental right to parody and critique mainstream culture.💥 His team spliced together clips of past & present late night hosts to create a transformative message. This kind of mashup is only possible because of fair use! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eAudPfV9 Next up: Using the Peanuts music without permission? It didn't cost CBS millions. Why? Fair use again! 🎸 Using copyrighted material for parody, commentary, or critique is vital to the media that gives us a good laugh. Cheers to protecting culture and to Colbert’s great run! See it here: https://lnkd.in/e9qkubfH 🎩 A Hat Trick for Balanced Copyright: Did you see Colbert’s appearance on "Only in Monroe"? Paramount hit creators with DMCA takedowns for sharing it, but backed down after censorship backlash. Have you been hit with a similar notice? Learn how to flex your fair use rights like a pro: https://lnkd.in/egiV4DZQ

Our latest #ARLViews blog post summarizes Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter's statements in a recent U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) oversight hearing. Some highlights: — On the Copyright Office: Perlmutter made the case that the USCO belongs in the Library of Congress, citing mission overlap and the deposit requirement that contributes to the library's collections. — On fair use and AI training: The fair use doctrine appears adequate to address AI training issues and amending Section 107 seems premature, according to Perlmutter. — On the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): The Copyright Office believes the time is ripe for Congress to consider making some DMCA exemptions permanent. Read on for more https://lnkd.in/eJVzuwF9 #Copyright #Libraries #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Research #FairUse