👏A win for fair use. Executive Director @bc_butler breaks down President Trump’s new AI Legislative Framework, a massive win for fair use and a major step in protecting innovation. Dive into the thread below👇

Today, @SenThomTillis and @RepZoeLofgren introduced the DEFEND IP Act of 2026, which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement.

The DEFEND IP Act is an attack on the open web. 🌐 By forcing ISPs to act as copyright censors and streamlining site takedowns, this bill risks wiping out lawful small businesses, non-profits, and educational sites overnight. Read Executive Director @bc_butler's full statement: recreatecoalition.org/press_…

ICYMI: Re:Create member @BandJonathan breaks down the U.S. government's 30-year history of flip-flopping on whether to export “Fair Use” to the rest of the world. Now the rapid rise of AI is finally pushing policymakers to embrace balanced copyright on the global stage. Check out his full post: knowledgegov.org/the-u-s-gov…

A new Ninth Circuit ruling could help keep #AI innovation on solid legal ground. In Doe v. GitHub, the court rejected an attempt to use a narrow DMCA rule to hold AI developers liable simply because AI-generated code resembles existing code. The court made clear: the DMCA prohibits removing or altering copyright information from existing works. It doesn’t require new AI-generated code to carry someone else’s attribution. CCIA and @ProgressChamber urged the court to reach this result. The ruling provides important clarity for AI developers while preserving existing copyright protections. Read more from CCIA’s Head of IP Policy, John Lee: buff.ly/wpuMvYd

Today, @repdarrellissa introduced the “American Copyright Protection Act of 2026” which would allow rightsholders to secure “blocking orders” against foreign websites accused of copyright infringement.

🆕 Fair Use Decoded is back with its newest edition: Sports in the Fair Use Zone! From game clip breakdowns to historical and satirical commentary, fair use is the MVP empowering independent voices in sports. Check out the infographic and learn more about fair use in sports here: recreatecoalition.org/resour…

RT @TaylorLorenz: “What the rest of us should resist is the assumption that a victory for the country’s largest newsroom is a victory for a…

RT @TaylorLorenz: Congress keeps trying to block VPNs and the context of these blocks will not stay narrow torrentfreak.com/u-s-site-bl…

Watch these disputes: they're evidence of what we've warned about, that giving the copyright oligopolies a windfall from AI has little to do with helping actual creators. It's a gold-rush for big media and trickle-down economics for working artists. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

They say "critical," but what they mean is "captured." The Copyright Office in particular has had a tendency of pushing the DOJ away from standing up for fair use. If you read the DOJ's filing, it's obvious they aren't beholden to the USCO's views, which in this case is a good thing.

Republican bill would order ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs to block piracy sites arstechnica.com/tech-policy/…

📜 Happy Constitution Day! Did you know the framers specifically designed copyright to "promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts?" It was always meant to maintain a delicate balance between supporting artists, preserving free expression, and fueling cultural progress and ongoing innovation. Let’s protect that balance and keep copyright true to its founding intent!

Re:Create member @libraryfutures joined @404mediaco to break down the fight for digital ownership in libraries—from expiring ebook licenses to protecting public digital collections. Listen to the full interview here: piped.video/watch?v=mS0xofGW…

Big thanks to Re:Create member @Engine for hosting a vital discussion on AI, copyright, and startups! @bc_butler joined experts from @EFF, @runwayml, and @Engine to emphasize that a balanced copyright system, grounded in fair use, is key to ensuring early-stage innovators can build the future of AI.