Insight from a wise techie

📄 @eff.org’s latest one-pager on why NO FAKES falls short 🎸 A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame decision that amps up fair use Catch up here ➡️ mailchi.mp/recreatecoal...

The latest edition of the Re:Create Recap is live! Here’s this week’s copyright headlines that you won’t want to miss: 🎁 Launch of Re:Create’s Festive Unwrapping Balanced Copyright Campaign ⚖️ What to know from on the SCOTUS’s Cox v. Sony oral arguments 🤝 WMG settlement with Udio and Sono

As global research grows more strategic, #ResearchSecurity is on the rise. OECD countries reported 250+ initiatives in 2025, up from a few dozen in 2018. Protecting science while keeping it open is key. We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/6i9 #openscience #scicomm #scipol

In response to the White House AI Action Plan, @bb.usefairuse.com breaks down the plan's positive impact on fair use, creativity & innovation ➡️ www.recreatecoalition.org/fair-use-giv...

#FairUseFriday Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta made recent headlines on what these decisions mean for AI training and at the heart of the issue: fair use. Our new infographic breaks down how each judge ruled on the four factors, ultimately signaling a win for fair use.

Following the USCO's release of pt. 3 of its report on generative AI training, we analyzed the report & examined the USCO's key misinterpretations. Read our breakdown of these "non-takeaways" regarding transformative use, data sourcing, and market impact: www.recreatecoalition.org/breaking-dow...

✨Librarians are heroes at the heart of our communities.✨ Find out how some of America's most beloved librarians are improving lives and bringing communities together at ForTheLoveofLibrarians.org. #ILoveMyLibrarian #LibraryLove #Libraries ❤️ @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social & New York Public Library

Help sustain our work by becoming a public supporter of the American Library Association. Your support helps fuel our advocacy for libraries, library workers, and everyone we serve. Become a supporter, #ForOurLibraries: give.ala.org/campaign/686...

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In state after state, we're seeing the impacts of proposed cuts to federal library funding. In Hawai'i, that would mean less access to information & services: www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/prop... Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House Other ways to take action: ala.org/showup

How can adult education programs reach more adults with low literacy? Read the full report “Breaking Barriers to Adult Literacy Access: Insights from Adults with Low Literacy Across the United States.” allinliteracy.org/breaking-bar...

Join us for an #AutismAwarenessMonth conversation about how libraries can better support autistic coworkers and patrons with ALA President Cindy Hohl, autism expert Temple Grandin, and librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social. Monday, April 28 7am PT | 9am CT | 10am ET Register ➡️ bit.ly/autism-aware...

This #AASLslm, get to know the #AASLstandards Common Beliefs which advocate for student success and highlight the crucial role of an effective school library within the learning environment. standards.aasl.org

MORE: Libraries in several states have received letters which claim to cancel federal IMLS grants. Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04... Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

My oven is a pretty standard thing but it has this feature called "rapid preheat" where it will run both the broil and the bake elements together until it's within 50° of your target. This feature is approximately 700X more useful and interesting than having it connected to the internet.

Lisa Varga will lead ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office in D.C.! "We are fortunate to have Lisa join us at a pivotal time for libraries in our nation. Her background, experience & leadership will be vital as we advocate for libraries." —Interim ALA ED Leslie Burger www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

This week think tanks, advocacy orgs & individuals all weighed in on the Administration’s AI action plan. In his note from Re:Create, @bbutler.bsky.social looks at the responses regarding fair use and how this key principle applies to AI. Read the full newsletter ⬇️ mailchi.mp/recreatecoal...

#NewsYouCanUse: Earlier today, the Library Copyright Alliance encouraged the administration to safeguard #fairuse principles and prevent licensing restrictions from undermining these rights in a national #AI Action Plan. www.arl.org/news/library...

Good evening! I am creating a Collection Development Librarians Starter Pack that I will then use to create a Collection Development Feed, so those of us in CD can connect, collaborate, and share. Please let me know if you want to be added or recommend others to add. #skybrarians 📚

You might not have seen it this way, but great illustration of the why of fair use…

I’m so excited to discuss #FairUse and its crucial role in enabling groundbreaking research and digital innovation next week for #fairuseweek. Join us on February 25 at 12 pm! RSVP here: www.arl.org/event/lunch-...

I hope this is right—I find it validating…

🖊️As the new administration finalizes its policy agenda, Executive Director @bbutler.bsky.social sent a letter to Congress outlining the best policies to support a balanced copyright system. Read the letter here: www.recreatecoalition.org/advancing-a-...

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📢 Intern at DC’s top Tech Policy organization! Applications for CDT’s Summer 2025 Internship Program are open. Last day to apply is February 14th. Work on issues like AI, privacy & equity OR help amplify our impact through strategic comms & fundraising. cdt.org/careers/

AI is the next wave of technological innovation. We applaud the USCO for concluding that the existing copyright framework is well-equipped to address the copyrightability of AI. Read our full statement on the report here ➡️ www.recreatecoalition.org/recreate-sta...

Day 4️⃣ of Copyright Week shines the spotlight on promoting the preservation of the free flow of information and culture. In order to safeguard these crucial elements of society, we need a balanced copyright system that enhances creativity and sparks innovation. 📚💡

NEW: Take action against the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze by sharing your library story. How would a federal funding pause impact your library & community? Share your story with ALA as we work to inform elected officials & decision-makers on this issue: airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjD...

I’m curious to see what will replace it—V2.0, in effect. V1.0 was an important step but hardly perfect.

Come work at with us. We have a new open position this week for an Accreditation Manager in the ALA Office for Accreditation. Learn more and view all current ALA job openings at: bit.ly/work-at-ala

Next week @eff.org is hosting Copyright Week! In yesterday’s Re:Create Recap @bbutler.bsky.social outlined what we look forward to focussing on during this year’s #copyrightweek! Read more ⬇️ mailchi.mp/recreatecoal...

🤝ALA Gives Back is a community initiative that allows #LibLearnX25 attendees an opportunity to support the host city. 🌱❤️ This year, participants helped assemble seed packets for the 2025 Seed Library, which provides a variety of fruit, vegetable, and perennial seeds to library patrons.

Yesterday, President Biden signed a significant executive order in support of cybersecurity. The order outlines a number of smart, constructive steps to protect government systems and the sensitive data they contain. www.whitehouse.gov/b...

From watching a compilation of the best scenes from Home Alone to using a cookie recipe found online, Fair Use is a key part of the holiday season! Re:Create remains committed to our work protecting a balanced copyright framework that supports Fair Use!

In a landmark judgment last year, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights recognized an autonomous right to informational self-determination. You can read a summary & analysis of the case in this guest blog on FPF.org by Jonathan Mendoza and Nelson Remolina: fpf.org/blog/in-a-la...

Google's five day Gen AI Intensive Course is now available as a free, self-paced learning program for anyone interested in learning all about the fundamental technologies and techniques behind the latest Generative AI technology. www.kaggle.com/learn-guide/...

Are we more or less ready today for less predictable disruptions?

My paper with @jtlg.bsky.social, Daniel Ho, A. Feder Cooper, and a host of computer science folks on the limits of AI "unlearning" of data and content is now posted on Arxiv arxiv.org/abs/2412.06966

Interested in Re:Create & its member’s position on copyright-related issues? Check out our blogs here: www.recreatecoalition.org/blog/

This is a collection of best paper awards from a top conference in each of 32 computer science subfields, starting from 1996, maintained by Jeff Huang at Brown. jeffhuang.com/best_paper_a...