There's a long-running communication breakdown between technologists on the one hand and commercial publishers and creators on the other. Technologists and digital researchers often see creative works as data, while publishers and creators see them as commercial art.

In September, groups and individuals committed to balanced copyright filed amicus brief's in support of Ross's appeal in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, on the grounds of Originality and Copyrightability & the four factors of Fair Use. More from Disruptive Competition Project:

@eff.org's blog outlines why Reuters v. Ross is more than just about the use of copyrighted material to train AI models, it's also about public access to the law. Read their full analysis: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

We at EFF hate it when a certain kind of contract—you know the ones, where you hit accept after scrolling for ages just so you can use the app—is used to constrain users’ rights. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

#FairUseFriday 👏Re:Create member @arl.org just released an addendum to its Code of Best Practices in Fair Use: the law has improved to enable library services for people with disabilities. Learn more about fair use and fair information access for all! www.arl.org/news/updated...

Thank you to Re:Create member @libraryfutures.bsky.social for hosting a panel discussion on the legal and ethical issues in AI. Executive Director @bb.usefairuse.com spoke on the panel and emphasized how library values support fair use for AI training.

Earlier this week, Re:Create Coalition, @cdt.org, @eff.org and allies submitted comments to the Office of the USTR ahead of the 2026 USMCA review.

#ICYMI Executive director @bb.usefairuse.com spoke with @arstechnica.com’s @ashleybelanger.bsky.social to discuss the @internetarchive.tumblr.com.web.brid.gy & the future of digital libraries. Butler warns how statutory damages are disrupting a balanced copyright system & access to key information

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We’ve published an addendum to the Code of #BestPractices in #FairUse for Academic & Research #Libraries, with updated guidance on making copies of library materials for people with disabilities! bit.ly/CodeAdd25 @recreatecoalition.bsky.social @au-comm-studies.bsky.social @pijip.bsky.social #a11y

Statutory damages are essential in understanding the copyright ecosystem. Bartz v. Anthropic is a recent example of how statutory damages play a role in copyright and why its an important copyright term to know. Read more: www.recreatecoalition.org/statutory-da...

On September 29, ten amicus briefs were filed in Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence supporting ROSS Intelligence and urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to overturn the district court’s controversial ruling.

Happy #Fairusefriday & Happy Halloween! Did you know that fair use allows trick-or-treaters to create parody costumes, like a zombie Wonder Woman or a parody of Progressive’s Flo as “Slo from Depressive,” and even take inspiration from Spider-Man to make a homemade costume?

🧵🚨Executive Director @bb.usefairuse.com breaks down the UMG and Udio settlement below. Check it out:

Check out today's Re:Create Recap for your latest news on balanced copyright. This week learn more about: -Reddit’s new lawsuit against data scrapers -Why the NO FAKES Act is the wrong approach [email protected]’s comments on the Cox v. Sony case with @law360.bsky.social

One day only THIS THURSDAY 10/30! @nickgarcia.bsky.social, @merbroussard.bsky.social, and @bb.usefairuse.com will be talking legal and ethical issues in AI for libraries and librarians! Register to attend (or get the recording and all the links)! nyu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Executive Director @bb.usefairuse.com spoke with @law360.bsky.social's Ivan Moreno on the broader implications that Cox v. Sony could have on all tech providers, not just just Internet providers. Read the full story: www.law360.com/ip/articles/...

Following Sony supporters’ submission of amicus briefs in Cox v. Sony, we posted a blog summarizing the opposition briefs and highlighting the previous brief filed by Re:Create, @eff.org, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, and @arl.org in support of Cox.

#FairUseFriday Fair use fuels creativity + innovation. ReCreate member @publicknowledge.bsky.social explains the difference between piracy and how fair use lets AI learn from art to create something new. Check out how current copyright laws already draw the line publicknowledge.org/piracy-vs-fa...

Want to receive our biweekly newsletter, the Re:Create Recap? Sign up to stay up to date with the latest balanced copyright updates from Executive Director @bb.usefairuse.com and our member organizations ➡️ mailchi.mp/recreatecoal...

❌👍Check out our latest MYTH v. FACT graphic that explains that style and genre aren’t subject to copyright and how artists, musicians, and publishers rely on existing styles and genres to create new works and build successful careers and businesses: www.recreatecoalition.org/infographic/...

Why you should be worried about the NO FAKES Act: -Threatens free expression and fair use -Expands copyright law with broad language and vague definitions -Harms open-source AI and tech innovation -Would impact transformative works like fan and remix culture Learn more from @ccianet.bsky.social:

Happy Open Access Week! Check out the awesome things our member #libraries are doing to celebrate: www.arl.org/blog/arl-lib... #OAWeek #OpenAccess

We at EFF hate it when a certain kind of contract—you know the ones, where you hit accept after scrolling for ages just so you can use the app—is used to constrain users’ rights. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

As Reuters v. ROSS continues, @eff.org urges courts to support fair use rights to prevent over broad copyright claims and protect beneficial uses of AI. The law should not be copyrighted and it is critical that lawmakers continue to ensure public access to the law: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

#FairUseFriday 🤓 Fair use plays a critical role in advancing research and scholarship! Fair use has been key in building online databases, previewing research materials before purchasing, and gaining access to archival content. Re:Create member @arl.org has more: www.arl.org/know-your-co...

🚫Myth: AI training is just like piracy. Fact ✅Piracy is distributing unauthorized copies to consumers. AI training analyzes works to create new tools for research and creativity. For more on AI & copyright myth busting, check out our infographic: www.recreatecoalition.org/infographic/...

Last week, news media lobbyists flocked to the Hill to lobby for what they describe as “legislation to protect and support quality journalism” — which may very well include the embattled Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, or the #JCPA.

In an op-ed for @theinformation.com, CEO & Co-Founder of Runway Cristóbal Valenzuela highlights how the evolution of art has always been tied to technological progress.

Following Sony’s filing of its brief in the Cox Communications Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment case, Re:Create published a blog post featuring a summary of Sony’s brief and highlighting recent amicus brief filings in support of Cox by Re:Create, @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @arl.org, and @eff.org

The PRO CODES Act would create unprecedented control over the law, standards, and safety regulations by allowing these elements to be copyrighted. We remain committed to ensuring that copyright continues to be a source of balance, not a vehicle to gate keep vital information. Read the full letter:

🧑‍🍳 Congress, educators, content creators, and even chefs rely on a balanced copyright system to innovate and create. Our infographic explores how the public domain is the secret ingredient to culinary culture: www.recreatecoalition.org/infographic/...

#FairUseFriday Fair use has long been the backbone of a free and open internet — enabling users to see content previews in search results, receive Google News alerts when their name is mentioned, and access transformative content.

Whether quoting from a copyrighted book, using a viewer's social media post in a segment, or relying on a Google Alert to track media developments, journalists rely on fair use to provide factual and timely information to the public. Our infographic explores more:

🧐 Myth-busting: Summaries that include facts and ideas from other works, like those found in AI overviews, infringe copyright. This is a myth, and for good reason! Journalists, news outlets, and publishers rely on this essential part of copyright to inform the public and expand access to knowledge.

Local newsrooms are consolidating at record rates, but let's be honest: it's not because of the open internet, it's because most local newsrooms are owned by big media conglomerates. Media conglomerate backed link taxes would only give these hedge funds more power and profit. Check out our new blog:

This week's Re:Create Recap TLDR: ⚖️NEW infographic: Myth-Busting the Copyright & AI Training Debate 🗺️ An updated map highlighting big media’s consolidation & control of journalism 💬WPAS on link tax legislation like the JCPA 💡Insights from @bb.usefairuse.com on fan fiction & fair use

Are you loving Taylor Swift's new album?! Taylor's career has heavily relied on a balanced copyright system to protect both her artistic works while also allowing her to be inspired and create new works. In a recent blog post, @bb.usefairuse.com shares more: www.recreatecoalition.org/copyright-ta...

#FairUseFriday We’ve seen claims that it’s copyright infringement for AI to mimic Studio Ghibli’s style or an AI overview to summarize facts, but what does copyright law actually say? Our new infographic breaks down these myths in the AI training debate: www.recreatecoalition.org/infographic/...

The law belongs to everyone. We told a court that being the biggest provider of summaries and research tools shouldn’t give Thomson Reuters a monopoly on access to the facts in judges’ decisions. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

🆕 New Blog Post: Today, we published a piece highlighting how big media's consolidation of local news is undermining journalism across the U.S. www.recreatecoalition.org/mapping-medi...

TODAY - Stripped for Parts will begin streaming on @pbs.org through Dec. 31. As local news is on the decline, this film looks at the heart of the issue - hedge funds (not copyright). Check out the trailer: vimeo.com/923029964?fl...

In a new blog post @eff.org explores how fair use protects everyone (yes, even a major studio like Disney) and its essential role in protecting transformative uses like parody. Learn more: www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

What are free speech and consumer advocates, librarians, archivists, startups, and copyright law experts saying about link tax legislation such as the JCPA? Our new blog post shares a roundup of reasons why our members opposed the previously introduced JCPA: www.recreatecoalition.org/what-people-...

Following filings by Re:Create members and allies in the Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence case, Executive Director @bb.usefairuse.com shares his insights and voices support for ROSS's arguments, which align with our mission to promote balanced copyright and fair use.

#ICYMI In last week's Re:Create Recap, @bb.usefairuse.com explored the latest AI copyright lawsuit from Encyclopedia Britannica & Merriam-Webster, sharing that the case underscores how fair use works in practice, & how encyclopedias themselves have long thrived on the very practice they now condemn

#FairUseFriday Do you enjoy shows like Saturday Night Live or movies like the Scary Movie series? These are both classic examples of fair use! Fair use allows for the use of copyrighted material for a transformative purpose. Learn more about fair use below:

#ICYMI Executive director @bb.usefairuse.com released the following statement in response to the previously announced Bartz v. Anthropic settlement