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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 29/09/2026
Creators and Attorneys: On Oct. 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET, the IP Policy Institute at the University of Akron School of Law (IPPI) will host a free webinar on the 9th Circuit’s rehearing in Sedlik v. Von Drachenberg. Learn more and register here! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b88683...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 28/09/2026
In part four of his new blog series, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social says that #AI companies “can’t steal their way to #fairuse,” and explains the intricacies of the Unclean Hands Doctrine and AI training issues. Learn more here! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...
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You Can’t Steal Your Way to Fair Use: The Unclean Hands Doctrine and AI Training | Copyright Alliance
The following blog post is part four of a four-part series on the use of pirated copies of copyrighted works by AI companies and whether such use should be considered to be fair use. This
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 25/09/2026
#AI licensing is how responsible tech growth happens. Read our CEO Keith Kupferschmid’s blog on why AI licensing is the backbone and not the enemy of sustainable innovation: #CreatorRights copyrightalliance.org/ai-licensing...
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AI Licensing Isn't the Enemy of AI Innovation, It's the Backbone | Copyright Alliance
As copyright lawsuits against AI companies continue to mount, there’s a common thread that runs through most of the over 100 cases that have been filed: fair use. At a high level, AI companies argue
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 24/09/2026
According to Axios sources, the DOJ’s statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the NYT's #copyright lawsuit surprised critical agencies, including the USPTO and the USCO. Learn more here on what transpired and why it’s important: www.axios.com/2026/09/19/j...
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Scoop: DOJ's copyright filing took key agencies by surprise
The department argues copyrighted works to train models should be considered fair use because that practice is new and transformative.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 23/09/2026
In part three of a four-part blog series by Copyright Alliance CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he discusses the absurdity of #AI companies’ claims that their use of stolen and often pirated content qualifies as #fairuse. Learn more here! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 23/09/2026
Join us in congratulating our new Board Chair Kasie Brill of NBCUniversal! Read the PR here for more info. 🎉🎉 copyrightalliance.org/press-releas...
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Copyright Alliance Announces Kasie Brill as New Board Chair | 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Eileen Bramlet, ebramlet@copyrightalliance.org WASHINGTON, DC—Today, the Copyright Alliance announced that Kasie Brill has been named as Chair of its Board of Directors. ...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 22/09/2026
In part two of a new four part blog series by our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he says, “Fair use is not a shield #AI companies can use to shelter their use of pirate copies.” Read Keith's post here to learn more! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...
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Fair Use Is Not a Shield AI Companies Can Use to Shelter Their Use of Pirate Copies: Analysis of Fair Use Factor 1 | Copyright Alliance
The following blog is part two of a four-part series on the use of pirated copies of copyrighted works by AI companies and whether such use should be considered to be fair use. In the
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 21/09/2026
According to Axios sources, the DOJ’s statement of interest supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the NYT's #copyright lawsuit surprised critical agencies, including the USPTO and the USCO. Learn more here on what transpired and why it’s important: www.axios.com/2026/09/19/j...
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Scoop: DOJ's copyright filing took key agencies by surprise
The department argues copyrighted works to train models should be considered fair use because that practice is new and transformative.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 18/09/2026
U.S. Chamber Int'l Policy VP Kelly Anderson published a blog noting that economies w/ strong IP systems are more innovative, attract more investment, and are better positioned to develop/deploy tech to drive growth. Learn more! #2026StatisticalAnnex www.uschamber.com/intellectual...
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Want More Growth? Start With Stronger IP Protection
New data from the 2026 U.S. Chamber International IP Index reveals the tangible socio-economic benefits that flow from strong IP protection.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 17/09/2026
“Should we vest #AI companies with special privileges that no other company in the history of our country has been granted? We all know the uncomfortable truth,” says our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social in his new blog. Read more here: copyrightalliance.org/ai-piracy-pr...
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AI’s Piracy Problem: You Can’t Build an Empire on Stolen Goods | Copyright Alliance
This is part one of a four-part blog series about AI companies use of pirated copies of copyrighted works taken from illicit sources to train their AI models. As generative artificial intelligence rac...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 15/09/2026
Singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked says that "You can’t take the art out of the artist. Art has power. And stolen art has potent power." Read Michelle's creator catch-up blog to learn how her career has changed since we last interviewed her 10 years ago. copyrightalliance.org/michelle-sho...
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Creator Member Catch-Up: Singer/Songwriter Michelle Shocked
This week, we're pleased to catch up with singer/songwriter Michelle Shocked. We first interviewed her in 2016, and since then, her creative career has continued to advance. After reading her catch-up...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 14/09/2026
Register now for the upcoming U.S. Chamber / GIPC event, titled “The Anti-Piracy Playbook: Rewriting Policy Assumptions in the Age of Digital Crime,” on Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. ET in DC! events.uschamber.com/DigitalPirac...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 14/09/2026
In a blog by our CEO Keith Kupferschmid, he says, “Whether #AI developers engage in destructive reproduction for speed or because they think it is exempted under #copyright law, they are as wrong as they are irresponsible.” Read more here: copyrightalliance.org/ai-developer...
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AI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction | Copyright Alliance
The Copyright Alliance has long supported the responsible, ethical, and respectful development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, we raise a ruckus on behalf of the copyright community ...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 11/09/2026
As the fashion industry steps onto the runway at #NYCFashionWeek, learn how #copyright law protects fashion! copyrightalliance.org/is-fashion-p...
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How Is Fashion Protected By Copyright Law? | Copyright Alliance
How Is Fashion Protected By Copyright Law? Read our latest blog on fashion copyright laws written by Rachel Kim to find out the answer.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 10/09/2026
Singer/songwriter Rivita says that "[AI] has inspired me to be more authentic and raw [...] It’s so important to show up as yourself now more than ever, because that’s something #AI can’t do, it can’t be you." Read Rivita's full spotlight blog today: copyrightalliance.org/singer-songw...
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Creator Spotlight with Singer/Songwriter Rivita
This week, we are pleased to introduce you to singer/songwriter Rivita. After you read her spotlight blog, be sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her music on Spotify.  What was the inspirat...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 10/09/2026
Register to attend the U.S. Copyright Office's celebratory webinar, titled "The #Copyright Act Turns 50," on Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. ET. The event will focus on the Office’s role in the Copyright Act of 1976, shared through an insider’s lens! www.copyright.gov/events/copyr...
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The Copyright Act Turns 50: An Inside View from the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Act Turns 50: An Inside View from the Copyright Office
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 09/09/2026
On Sept. 17 at 1 pm ET, the Alliance for Secure AI will host a webinar on #copyright protection and guarding against AI cloning of a voice, image, and likeness without consent. Our VP of Legal Policy, Rachel Kim, will speak along w/ other experts! luma.com/creativesfor...
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Virtual Convening: Creatives for Secure AI · Luma
Generative AI has been trained on the work of millions of creative professionals, often without their consent or compensation. These systems can now clone…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 08/09/2026
In an article for the Washington Examiner, Mignon Clyburn & Rep. Fred Upton state that "You cannot demand that Beijing respect American intellectual property while simultaneously telling American creators that their work is free for the taking." Read more: www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-am...
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China is coming for all of America's IP. Washington should act like it
Trump must treat China's IP theft as the strategic challenge it is, with the weight of our economic and diplomatic power behind that conviction.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 07/09/2026
‌Photographers: Learn to make your work unforgettable by attending #ImagingUSA, happening January 31-February 2 in Charlotte, NC hosted by ‌PPA. Learn more and register to attend here! imagingusa.com
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Imaging USA is the best photography conference and expo out there and gathers thousands of photographers from around the world!
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 04/09/2026
In a post for Human Events, Will Chamberlain states, "Unauthorized [AI] training of #copyrighted works threatens the economic viability of industries responsible for over 2.3 million U.S. jobs, [...] & a $37 billion trade surplus." Read more: humanevents.com/2025/10/14/w...
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WILL CHAMBERLAIN: AI’s national security facade threatens American intellectual property
Defense-oriented AI applications typically require fine-tuning on specialized datasets—decades of government satellite imagery and weather data rather than episodes of Yellowstone.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 04/09/2026
Register now for the upcoming U.S. Chamber / GIPC event, titled “The Anti-Piracy Playbook: Rewriting Policy Assumptions in the Age of Digital Crime,” on Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. ET in DC! events.uschamber.com/DigitalPirac...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 03/09/2026
In a powerful blog, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social says, “Whether #AI developers engage in destructive reproduction for speed or because they think it is exempted under #copyright law, they are as wrong as they are irresponsible.” Read Keith’s post here! #books copyrightalliance.org/ai-developer...
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AI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction | Copyright Alliance
The Copyright Alliance has long supported the responsible, ethical, and respectful development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, we raise a ruckus on behalf of the copyright community ...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 02/09/2026
From hot policy topics & evergreen educational material to creator features, the Copyright Alliance publishes new blogs nearly every week. Sign up for our Weekly Blog Updates email to get our latest posts straight to your inbox every Thursday. visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 01/09/2026
In a new blog by our VP of Policy & Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim, she shares all of August's top #copyright stories. From new #AI copyright suits to Singapore’s AI public consultation (and much more!), read Rachel’s post for all the news! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-st...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 01/09/2026
Today, Sep 1, at 2 PM ET, the @authorsguild.org will hold a webinar that discusses the auditioning process for IP writing & how the deals & financials may differ from original works. For more information and to register, click here: authorsguild.org/event/writin...
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Writing for IP: What Authors Should Know
Many authors earn lucrative income from writing for IP (intellectual property). This includes recognizable media franchises that spawn books and movies, as well as concepts that are generated in-house...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 31/08/2026
#Photographers: Take the NEW survey from @ourppa.bsky.social and share your insights to help inform PPA on how they can better support and help you protect your creative works. Five lucky participants who complete the survey will win a $100 Amazon gift card! www.ppa.com/copyright-su...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 28/08/2026
Join the Copyright Alliance's FREE Creator Membership and get access to exclusive educational webinars, creator spotlight opportunities, policy updates, and much more! #Copyright #ProtectYourWork #CreatorLife copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
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Join the Alliance | Become a Member | Copyright Alliance
Interested in better understanding copyright so you can grow your creative career or company? If so, join our community today! Membership is completely free.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 27/08/2026
Today's #CreatorSpotlight blog features Earnest Diaz, an award-winning author of books and screenplays who has earned over 300 global honors. Read his post to learn more about his creative process and the impact #AI has had on his career. copyrightalliance.org/author-earne...
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Creator Spotlight: Designer and Author Earnest Diaz D.F.A. | Copyright Alliance
This week, we're pleased to introduce designer, author, composer, and filmmaker Earnest Diaz. Earnest has an award-winning book and screenplay and has earned over 300 global honors. He also has a perm...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 26/08/2026
In a blog by our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he says, “Whether #AI developers engage in destructive reproduction for speed or because they think it is exempted under #copyright law, they are as wrong as they are irresponsible.” Read more here: copyrightalliance.org/ai-developer...
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AI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction | Copyright Alliance
The Copyright Alliance has long supported the responsible, ethical, and respectful development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, we raise a ruckus on behalf of the copyright community ...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 26/08/2026
You can't #copyright works created solely by #AI, but it may be possible to register human-created works with AI elements. Here is a quick rundown on how you can register AI-assisted works! #AIandArt copyrightalliance.org/faqs/registe...
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How to Register AI-Generated Works with the Copyright Office? | Copyright Alliance
How Do You Register an AI-Generated Works with the Copyright Office? Learn more on our website's FAQ webpage.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 25/08/2026
In a new post, Mike Niebergall writes, "Music educators regularly encounter situations where their educational objectives implicate the exclusive rights of copyright holders." Read Mike's post to learn how #copyright applies to #music education. copyrightalliance.org/music-educat...
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Copyright Basics Music Educators Should Know About | Copyright Alliance
Music educators are busy focusing on teaching students, so it’s no surprise that many might not have a tight grasp on copyright law. However, copyright law plays an important role in almost every face...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 24/08/2026
What does #copyright actually protect? It’s not just traditional art! Learn the basics in under two minutes: #CreatorRights
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 21/08/2026
Getty Images team continues to support fair compensation for creators' works and actively advocates for stronger copyright protections and appropriate licensing. We are proud to have Getty Images as a member. #WorldPhotographyWeek www.gettyimages.com
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Royalty-Free Stock Photos, Creative Images & Vectors | News, Fashion, and Entertainment imagery - Getty Images
Discover Getty Images' unrivaled collection of royalty-free images to find the perfect stock photo, vector, or illustration that resonates with your customers.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 20/08/2026
APA is a trade association whose core mission is to elevate, educate, and advocate for the photographic community, supporting their members at every stage of their careers. We are honored to have APA as a member. apanational.org #WorldPhotographyWeek
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American Photographic Artists
APA's mission is to advocate, educate, and elevate the professional photographic community.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 20/08/2026
ASMP's mission is to "advocate, educate, and provide community for image makers — fostering thriving careers, a strong sense of professional ethics, & an unshakable belief in the power of images." #WorldPhotographyWeek www.asmp.org
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American Society of Media Photographers | Grow Your Career | Join Today
ASMP is built to help you succeed! Build & Grow Your Visual Content Creation Business Today with the Resources Only Available at ASMP.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 19/08/2026
NPPA has been a leading voice of the visual journalism community since 1947. NPPA provides members with everything from mentorship and networking events to competitions and educational resources. Learn more here: nppa.org #WorldPhotographyDay
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 19/08/2026
Happy World Photography Day! Let's celebrate together by learning more about how photographers can protect their creative works. Visit our in-depth Photography Industry page for more information: copyrightalliance.org/education/in...
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What Photographers Need to Know About Copyright Law | Copyright Alliance
Our Copyright Law for Photographers webpage provides information about copyright law for Photojournalists, Wedding Photographers, and more.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 18/08/2026
PPA is a nonprofit trade association for professional photographers with over 35,000 members. Offering information on insurance protections, business resources, and much more, PPA is essential to the photography industry. #WorldPhotographyDay www.ppa.com
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PPA | Professional Photographers of America
PPA is a non-profit photography association created by photographers, for photographers. Join PPA to get resources to grow your photography business today!
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 17/08/2026
NANPA is a non-profit org that works diligently to give its creator members a "seat at the table" on issues that impact nature photography and photographers. We are proud to have them as a member. #WorldPhotographyDay nanpa.org
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 14/08/2026
Register now for the upcoming U.S. Chamber / GIPC event, titled “The Anti-Piracy Playbook: Rewriting Policy Assumptions in the Age of Digital Crime,” on Sept. 17 from 12-4 p.m. ET in DC! events.uschamber.com/DigitalPirac...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 13/08/2026
"My biggest advice is simple: protect your works through copyright registration and document everything before there is a problem," said recording artist Trey Thomason, professionally known as Gringo Loko. Read his #CreatorSpotlight blog to learn more: copyrightalliance.org/recording-ar...
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Creator Spotlight: Recording Artist ​Gringo Loko | Copyright Alliance
This week, we are pleased to introduce bilingual recording artist Trey Thomason, professionally known as Gringo Loko. In May, he launched the rollout for his first documentary, titled MEMORIA: Every…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 12/08/2026
Sam DeMase, the new Chairperson of the AIC Board of Directors, says, "Human creativity has value, the works used to train #AI should be licensed, and creators should be compensated and able to see when their work is used." Read more: copyrightalliance.org/sam-demase-c...
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Creator Spotlight: American Influencer Council Chairperson Sam DeMase
This week, we are spotlighting Sam DeMase, the newly appointed Chairperson of the American Influencer Council (AIC) Board of Directors and a new Copyright Alliance Creator Member. AIC is the first 501...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 11/08/2026
The U.S. Chamber's blog says, "#IP protection is key to America’s competitiveness and a critical tool for our sports leagues to combat the massive financial and safety risks posed by counterfeit merchandise and illicit streaming." Read more here: www.uschamber.com/intellectual...
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Piracy’s New Playbook: Sports and IP Take the Field in 2026
Strong IP rights help protect sports broadcasts, brands, consumers, and the economy from illegal streaming and counterfeit goods.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 10/08/2026
The Copyright Alliance represents tens of thousands of creators. Learn about what we do from our sizzle reel! #ProtectYourWork
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 06/08/2026
In a new blog by our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he says, “Whether #AI developers engage in destructive reproduction for speed or because they think it is exempted under #copyright law, they are as wrong as they are irresponsible.” Read more here: copyrightalliance.org/ai-developer...
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AI Developers’ Trail of Book Destruction | Copyright Alliance
The Copyright Alliance has long supported the responsible, ethical, and respectful development and use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, we raise a ruckus on behalf of the copyright community ...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 06/08/2026
You can't copyright works created solely by AI, but it's possible to register human-created works with AI elements. Here is a quick rundown on how you can register AI-assisted works! #IPLaw #AIandArt copyrightalliance.org/faqs/registe...
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How to Register AI-Generated Works with the Copyright Office? | Copyright Alliance
How Do You Register an AI-Generated Works with the Copyright Office? Learn more on our website's FAQ webpage.
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 04/08/2026
When it comes to #copyright, July was a HOT month for Congress, the U.S. Copyright Office, #AI copyright suits, and international news. Learn all of the details from our blog on the month's top copyright stories by Policy VP Rachel Kim! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ne...
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Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from July 2026 | Copyright Alliance
July 2026 was full of global copyright activities and news. Long-awaited decisions were rendered in courts in India and Germany in key AI copyright lawsuits. Strong statements in support of creators…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 03/08/2026
MDVLA will host a webinar on Aug 19 at 7 p.m. ET to help creators learn how to protect their works in a world where #AI is developing rapidly. Learn more and register here! #Copyright virtuouscon.com/workshop-ser...
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 31/07/2026
The Copyright Alliance stands firm that the "ingestion of copyrighted material by #AI systems is not categorically fair use." Read our full position paper to learn more about our position on Artificial Intelligence.
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Artificial Intelligence | Copyright Alliance Position Paper
The Copyright Alliance supports the responsible, respectful, and ethical development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and a thriving and robust AI economy. The continuing…
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Copyright Alliance @copyrightalliance.org · 30/07/2026
Licensing creative works is very possible! Check out our comprehensive list of existing #AI licenses, agreements, partnerships, and more. #AILicensingIsPossible
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AI Licensing | Copyright Alliance
AI Licensing for Creative Works The following is a list of existing AI licenses, agreements, partnerships, text-and-data mining (TDM) licenses, collective licensing, and other licensing solutions…
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