Read my updated AI Litigation Tracker (as of today, 9/7/25): Anthropic's $1.5 Billion mega-settlement that rocks the AI/Fair Use world - Warner Bros. Discovery's new copyright infringement lawsuit against Midjourney open.substack.com/pub/themedia... #media #entertainment #ai #copyright #anthropic

Looking forward to watching the new psychological thriller movie "Lurker" - streaming now on #Mubi. My kind of movie - and rated extremely well! Check it out this weekend @lurkerhq #entertainment #movies @mubi.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=876d... @variety.com @thewrap.com

"If Anthropic loses big, it will be because what it did was also big" - says the judge in the Bartz #copyright lawsuit. My newsletter is out now featuring my analysis "Anthropic Faces The Music of Massive Potential Damages." themediabrain.substack.com/p/anthropic-... #ai #media @techcrunch.com

Anthropic Faces the Music of Potential Massive Damages (and & Meta, Others May Follow). My analysis of it all comes out exclusively in my next newsletter, Monday morning). SIGN UP HERE to get it - themediabrain.substack.com #ai #media #entertainment #tech #business #hollywood #copyright #fairuse

"Market Substitution: Generative AI's 'Fair Use' Achilles Heel" - my exclusive copyright/fair use analysis exclusively here in my latest newsletter themediabrain.substack.com/p/market-sub... #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #ai #artificialintelligence #business #tech #copyright #fairuse

My latest "AI Litigation Tracker" is out now - all the latest developments in key AI copyright litigations. All updated and analyzed in way useful for both lawyers and non-lawyers alike. open.substack.com/pub/themedia... #media #entertainment #hollywood #ai #copyright #fairuse #music #law

VOTE today for my SXSW 2026 panel to hear me and other experts discuss how AI-generated content is reshaping the creative landscape and what this means for the future of media. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #SXSW #AI #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #artists

"Market Substitution: Generative AI's 'Fair Use' Achilles Heel." My exclusive analysis comes out Monday AM in my next newsletter. SIGN UP FOR IT HERE: themediabrain.substack.com #ai #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #business #tech #copyright #fairuse

VOTE FOR MY SXSW 2026 SESSION via the panel picker - it's all about questions of copyright amidst AI's accelerating growth (and what it all means for Artists, Creators, and all businesses). participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx... #sxsw2026 #ai #entertainment #music #tech #business #hollywood #music

Generative AI & The Law: The New York Times' Chief Litigator Discusses Legal Strategy in this Exclusive Session. My latest newsletter is out now themediabrain.substack.com/p/generative... #media #entertainment #hollywood #ai #artificialintelligence #business #tech #copyright #fairuse

My EXCLUSIVE interview with Cheryl "Salt" James of rap super-duo Salt-N-Pepa, giving her story behind their iconic smash "Let's Talk About Sex" is out now. Just search for my show "The Story Behind The Song" on Apple & Spotify. consequence.net/video/salt-n... #media #music #entertainment #artists

My interview with Bud Gaugh of legendary SoCal group #SUBLIME is now LIVE on @consequence.bsky.social and all major podcast platforms. Bud and I discuss the story behind the band's classic song "Wrong Way." consequence.net/2025/07/subl... #music #entertainment #music #entertainment #media

Important story from @businessinsider.com about how AI is already shaking up Hollywood (albeit "quietly"). It includes my thoughts. www.businessinsider.com/startups-inv... #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood #media #entertainment #business #tech @variety.com @thewrap.com

Just in time for July 4th - LISTEN to my Exclusive interview with legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean, telling his story behind one of the most classic American songs of all time, "American Pie". podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #music #entertainment #Artists @consequence.bsky.social

LISTEN to my 6 essential podcasts via my latest newsletter - which is out now and explains last week's blockbuster AI "fair use" decisions and more. themediabrain.substack.com/p/ai-and-med... #ai #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #copyright #fairuse @variety.com

My "Special Edition" weekly AI/media/entertainment newsletter for this holiday week drops early tomorrow morning. My most important recent podcast episodes. GET IT HERE - themediabrain.substack.com #AI #artificialintelligence #hollywood #media #entertainment #copyright #fairuse

"Don't Believe the Tech Bro Hype: Copyright Owners Are the Real Winners in Kadrey v. Meta" - read my latest deep dive themediabrain.substack.com/p/judge-in-k... #copyright #fairuse #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood #publishing #media #entertainment

Worth Reading - in which I'm quoted in CNBC about why animation sequels increasingly dominate the movie slate of Hollywood studios. www.cnbc.com/2025/06/26/p... #hollywood #media #entertainment #animation #movies #film @variety.com @thewrap.com

"How the Judge In Bartz v. Anthropic Got It Wrong (About Fair Use) - and Why AI Developers Shouldn't Be Cheering (But Instead Should Be Very Much Afraid)" themediabrain.substack.com/p/how-the-ba... #copyright #ai #artificialintelligence #fairuse #media #publishing #entertainment #tech #anthropic

Listen/Watch my exclusive interview with the great Susanna Hoffs of iconic band The Bangles - discussing the story behind the band's #1 smash "Eternal Flame." Find my show "The Story Behind the Song" on all podcast platforms. consequence.net/video/the-ba... @thebangles.bsky.social #music #artists

My latest newsletter is out now - "'Synthetic' AI Performers Exposed! New York Law Now Requires AI Labeling." themediabrain.substack.com/p/synthetic-... #media #entertainment #hollywood #ai #artificialintelligence #business #copyright #fairuse #movies @variety.com @nytimes.com

Here's my updated "AI Litigation Tracker" (as of 6/22/25) - all the latest on the key copyright infringement litigations versus AI developers (including the latest on "fair use") open.substack.com/pub/themedia... #media #entertainment #copyright #fairuse #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood

Listen to my latest pod: "Hollywood Finally Joins the AI Copyright Fight!" (via "the brAIn" podcast - how #AI is transforming the worlds of #media / #entertainment. On all podcast platforms - search for "the brAIn Csathy" www.buzzsprout.com/2378806/epis... #artificialintelligence #hollywood #tech

My latest newsletter is out now: "Hollywood Finally Enters the AI Copyright Fight". themediabrain.substack.com/p/hollywood-... #media #entertainment #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood #copyright #tech #business

Watch/listen to my son, Luca (recent grad of NYU Film School), about how AI is impacting everything for young people (including Art/film itself). theaiphilosopher.substack.com/p/every-coll... #media #entertainment #hollywood #film #movies #television #ai #artificialintelligence #art #artists

Listen to my latest podcast episode - "Hollywood's 'Fair Use' AI Knockout Punch. Coming Soon?" Link below is Spotify, but you can find it on Apple, etc. #ai #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #fairuse #copyright #movies #film #artists open.spotify.com/episode/2jNK...

Listen/watch my exclusive interview w/ the great GLORIA GAYNOR on @consequence.bsky.social - telling her story of iconic dance anthem, "I Will Survive" (on my "The Story Behind the Song" podcast). consequence.net/video/gloria... #music #entertainment #media @gloriagaynor.bsky.social @variety.com

Read my latest: "Time for Media's 'Fair Use' AI Knockout Punch!" in my latest newsletter (I also serve you a "cocktAIl") themediabrain.substack.com/p/time-for-a... #media #entertainment #hollywood #movies #film #ai #artificialintelligence #tech #copyright #fairuse #business @variety.com @nytimes.com

Check out my updated "AI Litigation Tracker" - the most recent updates on the key AI #copyright infringement cases. We are on "fair use" watch - critical court decisions coming! themediabrain.substack.com/p/the-ai-leg... #media #entertainment #fairuse #hollywood #ai #artificialintelligence #tech

"AI Used to 'Extend the Artist' Is Very Different Than 'AI Art' (& That Gives Me Hope)." Latest newsletter out now, featuring one "AI meets Art" scenario actually good for prof. Artists (100% cleanly licensed too). themediabrain.substack.com/p/ai-art-is-... #ai #entertainment #animation #artists

My latest "AI Litigation Tracker" is LIVE now - latest updates on key #copyright infringement cases (with expert legal analysis by Avery Williams of McKool Smith. themediabrain.substack.com/p/the-ai-leg... #ai #artificialintelligence #copyright #fairuse #media #entertainment #publishing #law

Watch/Listen to my exclusive interview with the great Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO, giving the story behind the band's classic song "Girl U Want" (& his overall music & artistic journey). consequence.net/video/devo-g... #music #entertainment @consequence.bsky.social @rollingstone.com @billboard.com

My latest newsletter is out now. Get it here - themediabrain.substack.com/p/a-new-narr... #media #entertainment #movies #television #film #hollywood #ai #artificialintelligence #business #tech @variety.com @nytimes.com

My latest newsletter is out now. "My Son Just Graduated from Film School. What's the Point in an AI World?" themediabrain.substack.com/p/my-son-jus... #hollywood #movies #media #entertainment #film #television #education #filmschool #ai #artificialiintelligence #business

"All Out of Love?" Listen to my exclusive interview with Graham Russell of AIR SUPPLY, telling the story behind the duo's classic song that we all know. C'mon. Admit it. You love that song! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #music #entertainment @airsupply.bsky.social @rollingstone.com

My interview with singer/songwriter Adam Duritz of Counting Crows - telling his story behind his classic song, "A Long December" - is out now. Listen to it here on Apple Podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... #music #entertainment #musicians @rollingstone.com @billboard.com @variety.com

"It's Not Looking Good for AI's 'Fair Use' Defense." Read about Big Tech AI's very bad week, with the Copyright Office and Courts delivering a 1-2 gut punch. All in my latest newsletter out now. themediabrain.substack.com/p/its-not-lo... #ai #media #entertainment #hollywood #media #tech #business

Read about AI developers' very bad week for their "fair use" defense to unlicensed training on copyrighted works. All in my next newsletter first thing Monday AM. SUBSCRIBE HERE themediabrain.substack.com #AI #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #copyright #fairuse #meta

My latest newsletter is out now: "5 Growth Hacks for Brands to 'Game' AI Search." Yes, Gartner predicts website referrals from traditional Google search will drop 25% by next year. But that doesn't mean all hope is lost. GET IT HERE themediabrain.substack.com/p/how-brands... #ai #media #marketing

NOW HIRING. Important new position working w/ me at my firm Creative Media (creativemedia.biz). If you know any one great, please connect me or ask them to reach out directly via LinkedIn. thanks! #media #entertainment #hollywood #marketing #brands #advertising #ai #artificialintelligence #tech

My next newsletter comes out Tues. AM, May 6th - featuring 5 "growth hacks" for advertisers and all websites to "game" AI Search in a world fast moving away from traditional Google search. SIGN UP FOR IT HERE - themediabrain.substack.com #media #entertainment #ai #artificialintelligence #marketing

My latest newsletter out now! Feature comes from great new research by AI "forensics" expert Thomas Heldrup - "'Classic Pirate Sites' Power Most Generative AI Models (Not Just Meta's)". GET IT HERE - themediabrain.substack.com/p/do-llms-ha... #media #entertainment #ai #artificialintelligence #arts

My exclusive interview with the great Nancy Wilson of legendary group HEART is out now - Nancy telling the story behind iconic song "Barracuda". Find it on all major podcasts - just search "The Story Behind the Song" and CONSEQUENCE. consequence.net/2025/04/hear... #music #entertainment #artists

Check out the updated "AI Litigation Tracker" - all the latest updates on the key IP infringement cases brought by #media & #entertainment copies against Generative AI. open.substack.com/pub/themedia... #ai #artificialintelligence #tech #fairuse #copyright #patent

My exclusive interview with the great Nancy Wilson of Heart is out Monday morning only on the @consequence.bsky.social - my "The Story Behind the Song" podcast available on all platforms. Follow my pod - over 60 interviews with #music legends - consequence.net/category/con... #entertainment

My exclusive interview with the great Nancy Wilson of HEART, who discusses the story behind their iconic song "Barracuda," comes out Monday, April 28, only on @consequence.bsky.social . Check out all my great interviews with #music icons here - consequence.net/category/con... #entertainment

"Fully Democratized AI Creativity Sounds Nice. Until It Isn't." My latest newsletter is out now. Check it out and help me spread the word - themediabrain.substack.com/p/fully-demo... #media #entertainment #ai #artificialintelligence #artists #hollywood #creativity #copyright

I just interviewed the great Gloria Gaynor - "I Will Survive!" - for my "Story Behind the Song" podcast. You'll be able to hear it exclusively on @consequence.bsky.social HERE'S THE SHOW LINK - consequence.net/category/con... #music #entertainment @gloriagaynor.bsky.social

Watch of Listen to my interview with the great Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers telling me the story behind the band's classic breakout track "Refugee." It's the Season 4 kick-off for my "Story Behind the Song" series. consequence.net/2025/04/tom-... @consequence.bsky.social #music

#coachella2025. Shuttle bus wait lines were horrendous. After Gaga, 2 hours from start of the bus line and just to get into a bus. Coachella that’s insane! Fix tonight! #music @consequence.bsky.social @variety.com