DC Area Creators: On Friday, May 8, at 2:30 PM ET in Room 150-A, join us at the AI+ Expo for the Great AI Copyright Showdown. Our game show will be fun, educational, and challenge your #copyright and #AI knowledge. Register for the FREE expo here: expo.scsp.ai/register/

Will AI Destroy Music—or Revolutionize It? As musicians see their work absorbed and copied by AI, some say: If you can’t beat the machine, use it, reports Evan Gardner.

Copyright Alliance Creators Advisory Board (CAB) member, musician, and label owner @theblakemorgan.bsky.social said to The FreePress when discussing #AI companies that “they’re not just stealing our work; they’re stealing us.” Read Blake's interview here: www.thefp.com/p/will-ai-de...

Pro Codes Critics Have It Exactly Backwards The Protecting and Enhancing Public Access to Codes (Pro Codes) Act was recently reintroduced in the Senate with bipartisan support, and right on cue, a familiar chorus of opposition has risen to warn...

Per our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social on the #ProCodesAct: "The real risk isn't this bill. It's what happens without it: a slow unraveling of a system that's kept Americans safe for more than a century, with nothing...to take its place." Learn more here: copyrightalliance.org/pro-codes-cr...

A Copyright Alliance Survey: U.S. Copyright Office Fees (Part 1) Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Creators: Take our quick and easy survey to share your input on the Copyright Office’s proposed registration fee increases so we can advocate for you in our comments to the Office! Submissions to Part 1 of our Survey are due Monday, April 20. www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JQ2XCQ

Game On! Copyrightability of Board Games | Copyright Alliance Although this year’s National Board Game Day has come and gone, we’re still not quite ready to pack up our pieces. From classic family-fun staples like Candyland and Clue, to modern “engine-building” ...

In a new blog by our legal intern Tammy Shu, she writes, “At the end of the day, the copyrightability of board games is all about knowing what passes ‘Go’ and what doesn’t under the Copyright Act.” Read Tammy’s new post here to learn more! copyrightalliance.org/copyrightabi...

A Copyright Alliance Survey: U.S. Copyright Office Fees (Part 1) Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Creators: Take our quick and easy survey to share your input on the Copyright Office’s proposed registration fee increases so we can advocate for you in our comments to the Office! Submissions to Part 1 of our Survey are due Monday, April 20. www.surveymonkey.com/r/8JQ2XCQ

On Thursday, April 23, at 2 pm ET, we'll host a WIPD event titled The Business of Sports and Copyright. We'll discuss everything from how #copyright applies to eSports to how model codes keep #sports events safe. Learn more and register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

AI and Copyright Resource Hub | Copyright Alliance The Copyright Alliance supports the responsible, respectful, and ethical development and use of AI technologies and a thriving and robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy. The continuing…

The Copyright Alliance created a resource hub for everything related to #AI and #copyright. Here, you'll find a wealth of information on AI licensing, court cases, blogs, and even details on our AI campaign. Check it out today!

Large Language Models Memorise Their Training Data A new paper shows that LLMs memorise much more of their training data than was previously known.

In a new blog, Ed Newton-Rex says, “The idea that gen AI models don’t memorize their training data is one that you hear again and again … But it is false.” Read Ed’s blog here to learn more!

After 10 years, we caught up once again with music producer Marcus Manderson. He said that “copyright has remained a foundational part of my work as a creator.” To learn more about his career, read our latest Creator Catchup blog here: copyrightalliance.org/music-produc...

How Creators and Creative Industries Are Pushing Back Against AI Theft | Copyright Alliance Since the surge in generative AI technologies, almost every kind of creator and creative sector imaginable have protested the mass theft and ethical concerns arising from how these technologies have b...

Numerous organizations are fiercely advocating to ensure creators give consent and receive compensation before their works are used to train #AI systems. Learn more from a new blog by Lily Crane! #copyright copyrightalliance.org/creative-ind...

Creator Spotlight with Songwriter & Musician Don Tomlinson | Copyright Alliance This week, we're pleased to introduce songwriter and musician Don Tomlinson. He's a Copyright Alliance Creator Member, and his company Solid Sterling Music is a BMI Publisher Member. What was the insp...

"Never [will] I forget driving to work at the university one morning when I heard a song on the radio that was a 100% ripoff of the (unique) lyrics to the chorus in one of my demos," says songwriter and musician Don Tomlinson. Read Don's spotlight blog! copyrightalliance.org/songwriter-m...

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.

Creators, elevate your craft by learning about #copyright law. You'll ensure your artistic legacy stands strong in 2026 and beyond by joining the Copyright Alliance (for FREE) as a Creator Member! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...

On Thurs., April 23, at 2 pm ET, we'll host a WIPD event titled The Business of Sports and Copyright. We'll discuss everything from how #copyright applies to eSports to how model codes keep #sports events safe. Learn more and register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Top Noteworthy Copyright Stories from March 2026 | Copyright Alliance Brace yourselves for this copyright news roundup. March 2026 was one of the busiest months in recent memory for the copyright world, with huge developments on critical copyright issues that all creato...

“Brace yourselves for this copyright news roundup. March 2026 was one of the busiest months in recent memory for the #copyright world, with huge developments on critical copyright issues…” Read Rachel’s new post here to get all of the latest details! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ne...

Creator Spotlight with Artist JL Cook | Copyright Alliance This week we'd like to introduce you to artist JL Cook. Read her full creator spotlight to learn more about her career.

Artist JL Cook says, "I have experienced mass copyright infringement. Personally, I felt incredibly violated; in many ways, my work IS my identity. As an Artist, my work IS my brand and MY reputation." Read her #CreatorSpotlight blog here! copyrightalliance.org/artist-jl-co...

A Tribute to David Carson | A Life Dedicated to Protecting Creativity There are careers, and then there are callings. For David Carson, his life’s work in copyright law was unmistakably the latter—a steady, principled commitment to protecting the rights of creators and ...

As David Carson of USCO begins his retirement, our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social penned a blog celebrating the legacy of someone who helped shape how creativity is valued, protected, & understood in the United States and abroad. Read our blog here: copyrightalliance.org/david-carson...

Large Language Models Memorise Their Training Data A new paper shows that LLMs memorise much more of their training data than was previously known.

In a new blog, @ednewtonrex.bsky.social says, “The idea that gen #AI models don’t memorize their training data is one that you hear again and again … But it is false.” Read Ed’s blog here to learn more! dontstealthisblog.substack.com/p/large-lang...

Your Voice Matters, It's Time to Take Action | Copyright Alliance Your Voice Matters, It's Time to Take Action. Email Congress today! Dear Creators and Friends of the Creative Community, Your voice matters now more than ever. Speak up today to ensure your…

Creators: Speak up to ensure your creativity is respected, protected, and fairly compensated as Congress considers future legislation that would allow #AI companies to train on your work w/out your permission or compensation. We made it quick and easy!

On Thursday, April 23, at 2 pm ET, we'll host a WIPD event titled The Business of Sports and Copyright. We'll discuss everything from how #copyright applies to eSports to how model codes keep #sports events safe. Learn more and register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Copyright Alliance CEO Issues Statement: SCOTUS Decision in 'Cox v. Sony' Case FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Eileen Bramlet ebramlet@copyrightalliance.org Washington, DC—Today, Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Co...

On March 25, the Copyright Alliance issued a statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ‘Cox v. Sony’ ruling, a decision that is deeply disappointing and (among other things) upends decades of well-established copyright law. Read our statement here to learn more: copyrightalliance.org/press-releas...

Meta Proposes Expanding Fair Use to Excuse its Commercial-Scale Piracy | Copyright Alliance In the era of AI apologists and tech maximalism, it’s hard to be surprised by the arguments some AI companies make to excuse their unauthorized use of millions upon millions of copyrighted works for t...

Don't miss our blog by our SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, Kevin Madigan, titled "Meta Proposes Expanding Fair Use to Excuse its Commercial-Scale Piracy." Read Kevin's post here: copyrightalliance.org/meta-propose...

E-Newsletter Sign Up | Get Policy Alerts | Copyright Alliance Copyright Alliance's e-newsletter for attorneys and policymakers. Sign up to receive important policy alerts involving the copyright community.

2026 will continue to be a big year for #copyright. Be sure to stay up-to-date by registering for our weekly Policy Alert, which shares all the latest copyright news that you need to know! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...

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.

Are you interested in becoming a member of the #CopyrightAlliance? As we celebrate #WorldPoetryDay, we encourage #writers to check out our membership page and see what we can offer to creatives!

Victor B. Johnson: Creator Spotlight | Copyright Alliance This week we would like you to meet Poet Victor B. Johnson. What was the inspiration behind becoming a poet? Writing Êpoetry gives me Êthe...

“Writing poetry gives me the opportunity to say out loud what others are afraid to say.” In honor of #WorldPoetryDay, we want to highlight one of our past spotlights, poet Victor B. Johnson, and encourage you to read about his journey with poetry and copyright.

What Writers Need to Know About Copyright Law | Copyright Alliance Our Copyright Law for Writers webpage provides information about copyright law for poets, novelists, journalists, bloggers, and more.

What rights do writers have? How does fair use apply to writers? What resources are available? There are answers to all of these questions and more on our #copyright law for #writers webpage! #WorldPoetryDay

2026 International IP Index The U.S. Chamber’s 14th International IP Index evaluates 55 economies across 53 criteria to provide actionable guidance on strengthening intellectual property systems that drive innovation, creativity...

The U.S. Chamber’s #IPIndex evaluates and ranks the IP frameworks of 55 global economies across 53 indicators and acts as a roadmap for policymakers to strengthen innovation, creativity, and economic growth. Learn more about the 2026 IP Index here! www.uschamber.com/intellectual...

Creator Spotlight: Photographer & Gallery Owner Ted Davis | Copyright Alliance This week, we're excited to introduce photographer, actor, author, and gallery owner Ted Davis. His work has been featured in solo exhibitions across New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and the U.S. V...

This week's #CreatorSpotlight features photographer, actor, author, and gallery owner Ted Davis. His work has been featured in solo exhibitions across New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, & the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read his spotlight blog here! copyrightalliance.org/photographer...

Press Release Copyright Restatement Transparency Project (CRTP) Petition Surpasses 500 Signatures Published Date: 3/17/2026 The Copyright Restatement Transparency Project (CRTP) is pleased to announce that the p…

Congrats to CRTP for 500+ signatures on its petition! The petition states the ALI's Copyright Restatement shouldn't be considered a reliable authority on #copyright due to its mischaracterizations of copyright law. Read their PR here:

Meta Proposes Expanding Fair Use to Excuse its Commercial-Scale Piracy | Copyright Alliance In the era of AI apologists and tech maximalism, it’s hard to be surprised by the arguments some AI companies make to excuse their unauthorized use of millions upon millions of copyrighted works for t...

Don't miss the new blog by our SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, Kevin Madigan, titled "Meta Proposes Expanding Fair Use to Excuse its Commercial-Scale Piracy." Read Kevin's post here: copyrightalliance.org/meta-propose...