Copyright Alliance
Nonprofit championing artists' and creators' rights under copyright, which fuel creativity, choice, and innovation. copyrightalliance.org
- With #AI technology and its impact on #copyright advancing so rapidly, we created an AI Copyright Alert to keep everyone apprised of important news and events. Sign up here to get the alert sent straight to your inbox!
- "I have no rights without #copyright. That’s how I can protect my work and myself. It’s how I can protect my livelihood. I don’t have a livelihood without copyright protection." – @theblakemorgan.bsky.social, Singer and Musician copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
- 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! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
- There is never a dull moment in the world of #copyright. Check out all of the January 2026 happenings in our Top Copyright Stories blog by VP of Legal Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ne...
- In a new piece by Bruce Berman, he writes, “Celebs and other creators denounce #AI theft in a series of bold NYT ads.” Check out his blog here to learn more:
- On Tuesday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, CCC is hosting a webinar titled Collective Management: Bridging #Copyright History and the #AI Future. Register today to attend! www.linkedin.com/events/74193...
- "AI technology seems to be impacting almost every facet in my creative endeavours. I suspect this is more than some kind of bubble that will burst, but is a significant step ... into the future," says author Tudor Rickards in his Spotlight Blog! copyrightalliance.org/author-tudor...
- Creators & friends of the creative community: Speak up to ensure your creativity is respected, protected, & fairly compensated as Congress considers future legislation that would allow #AI companies to train on your work without your permission or compensation.
- Daniel Kwan and Joseph Gordon-Levitt talk about the Creators Coalition on #AI and how the AI debate is fracturing the creator community. Check out the video and transcript here! journal.hitrecord.org/p/creators-n...
- #Copyright gives me peace of mind knowing that my work is protected. No one can use my #music without the proper permissions in place. – Katie Garibaldi, singer/songwriter and music supervisor copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
- 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!
- @humanartistry.bsky.social, in partnership with @nytimes.com and other partners, has launched “Stealing Isn’t Innovation,” promoting the message that #AI systems should not be trained on unlicensed materials. Learn more here: www.stealingisntinnovation.com
- In a blog by our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, titled "Bringing Law and Order to the #AI Wild West,” Keith states, "...it is crystal clear that we are entering the next chapter of the AI and #copyright story—the licensing phase.” Read Keith’s post here: copyrightalliance.org/law-and-orde...
- What is the fundamental shift in gen #AI that has made #copyright enforcement more complex ? Learn what Roanie Levy of Copyright Clearance Center says in her new post!
- "Two of my very popular Christmas arrangements were pirated...I was deeply affected personally by the sense of violation," says #composer and #author Marsha Schweitzer. Learn more about Marsha's #copyright challenges in today's Creator Spotlight. copyrightalliance.org/composer-aut...
- Do you know the main differences between #plagiarism and copyright #infringement? There are many differences between the two, but they are still often confused. Check out our blog to learn more.
- Learn what actor, producer, and creator advocate Joseph Gordon-Levitt had to say about “tech and #AI” during his December 17 address to the United Nations!
- Hear director and photographer Michael Grecco (@grecco.com) explain why #copyright matters to him in our newest Creator Voices video. Watch now, and be sure to also check out the rest of our videos on our Creator Voices page! copyrightalliance.org/get-involved...
- How does #AI licensing benefit creativity, #copyright, and the economy? Learn more from a Copyright Alliance post by Sofia Bouzarif here! copyrightalliance.org/ai-copyright...
- Are you looking for a refresher on #copyright legislation introduced by Congress in 2025? Then, check out our new blog by Policy VP Rachel Kim for all of the important details! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-co...
- Congrats to Mary Rasenberger, @authorsguild.org CEO, on being named one of the 2025 "50 Most Influential People in IP" AND a "Publishers Weekly Notable Person of the Year.” Learn more about Mary's work!
- Our #AI Licensing webpage is broken down into three parts: AI Licensing by #copyright owners, AI licensing by AI companies, and organizations that offer AI licenses for creative works. Check out the updated page here:
- 2025 was definitely a memorable year for #AI-related #copyright lawsuits, with some major case decisions on fair use, as well as a $1.5 billion settlement. Get the details from a new blog by our SVP of Policy & Government Affairs, Kevin Madigan!
- The Copyright Alliance is thrilled to announce its two newest At-Large Board Members: Shannon Sorensen of NMPA and Kim Alton of the Recording Academy. Learn more here from our press release! copyrightalliance.org/press-releas...
- When it comes to 2025 #copyright cases, what happened and what were the most important cases to note? Was it all about #AI, or did other cases factor in too? Check out our new post by VP of Legal Policy and Copyright Counsel Rachel Kim to learn more! copyrightalliance.org/copyright-ca...
- Do you know the main differences between #plagiarism and copyright #infringement? There are many differences between the two, but they are still often confused. Check out our blog to learn more.
- 2026 is going 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!
- Be sure to check out our #AI policy position paper to learn about fair use, licensing, transparency, and more as they relate to artificial intelligence!
- Happy New Year! 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...
- As 2025 quickly comes to a close and 2026 begins, what are some of your New Year's #resolutions as they apply to your #creative career? Let us know in the comments!
- 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!
- From everyone at the Copyright Alliance, we're wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday season!
- According to Gerard Scimeca in the DC Journal, “There’s a principle that keeps a free market free: You can’t take what isn’t yours and sell it as your own. Yet, that is precisely what some of the most prominent players in [AI] are doing.” Read Gerard’s piece here!
- Whether it's Candy Cane Lane in Wisconsin or Land of Lights in Santa Claus, Indiana, you're sure to find incredibly creative #Christmas light displays this time of year. But are these sparkly lights protected by #copyright? Learn more from our post!
- 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!
- In a new video, Joseph Gordon-Levitt describes proposals like those behind AB 412 and related policy pushes by #AI firms seeking legal immunity or free access to copyrighted materials as attempts to “legalize theft.” Watch Joe’s video here for more!
- How does #AI licensing benefit creativity, #copyright, and the economy? Learn more from a Copyright Alliance post by Sofia Bouzarif here!
- NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall earned the U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in IP Enforcement for her leadership in the fight against counterfeit goods during the 2025 IP Champions ceremony. Learn more from a new post by GIPC's Jaci McDole!
- "It is an honor to celebrate A2IM CEO Richard Burgess who will be retiring at the end of 2025. Richard is someone whose leadership has shaped the independent music industry in profound and lasting ways...” Learn more from @keithkup.bsky.social here! copyrightalliance.org/tribute-rich...
- Educating yourself on your rights as a #copyright owner is the quickest and easiest way to grow your creative career. Join the Copyright Alliance as a Creator Member to gain immediate access to a private network, educational webinars, and more—for free!
- "Let’s construct a pro-innovation, pro-worker approach that replaces the false choice of the #AI alarmists with a positive, pro-America pathway to leadership on AI," says Copyright Alliance CEO Keith Kupferschmid in his #oped published in the DC Journal.
- In a new post by our CEO @keithkup.bsky.social, he writes, "To anyone who has been following AI copyright-related news lately, it is crystal clear that we are entering the next chapter of the #AI & #copyright story—the licensing phase.” Learn more here: copyrightalliance.org/law-and-orde...
- In a post by our SVP of Policy & Government Affairs @KevinRMadigan, he writes that generative #AI licensing isn’t just possible, it is essential to ensuring a future for our creative ecosystem. Learn more by reading Kevin’s blog here:
- Authors: Are you a #copyright owner or believe that you are entitled to proceeds from the $1.5 billion 'Bartz v. Anthropic' settlement? If the answer is "yes," you should read our new blog by Rachel Kim, VP of Policy and Copyright Counsel, to learn more! copyrightalliance.org/participatin...
- Interested in learning more about #AI and #copyright? Check out our extensive list of blogs on AI that the Copyright Alliance has written throughout the last several years.
- "Many different #AI companies are now using publishers’ articles to train models that summarize and paraphrase the news and are deploying those models in ways that steal readers from writers and publishers." Read more in @TheAtlantic!
- In a new video, Joseph Gordon-Levitt describes proposals like those behind AB 412 and related policy pushes by #AI firms seeking legal immunity or free access to copyrighted materials as attempts to “legalize theft.” Watch Joe’s video here for more!
- "#AI companies can work with the creative community to come up with models that work for both of them, where they both make money, and they're both successful," says CEO @keithkup.bsky.social to NPR Correspondent Chloe Veltman. Read more here: www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...
- In a Fierce Health op-ed by Dr. Peter Bonis, he writes, "Protecting [#IP] won’t make us lose the #AI race. It is a...strategic advantage.” Read more here: www.fiercehealthcare.com/ai-and-machi...
- In a blog by our Policy VP Rachel Kim, she writes. "An opt-out system…is completely uninspired because it assumes that #AI training must be a zero-sum game—nipping creativity and innovation in the bud and hindering AI innovation." Read her post here. copyrightalliance.org/why-opt-out-...
