Why Taylor Swift Is Asking Congress To Update Copyright Laws
It's an ongoing standoff between musicians and Google's YouTube: Who should be responsible for removing unauthorized copies of songs posted online?
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Twitter's Suspension Of Sports Media Revives Debate Over Fair Use
Twitter is going after news media that share highlights of U.S. football games without sports organizations' permission. The move shines a spotlight on the notion of fair use of copyrighted content.
Amid VW Scandal, Critics Want Access To Carmakers' Computer Code
Most of us are unaware of what goes on under the hood of our car. Some people, including safety researchers, would like to access the software. But a 1998 copyright law stands in the way.
'Dancing Baby' Wins Copyright Case
In Lenz v. Universal, about a YouTube video of a baby dancing to a Prince song, judges ruled that copyright holders must weigh whether use of material is fair use before issuing a warning.
Twitter Takes Down Unoriginal Jokes, But All Of Yours Are Probably Safe
A freelance writer got the company to take down several unauthorized uses of her humor by what she says are robot accounts, but legal scholars say proving copyright on jokes is difficult.
Picking The Locks: Redefining Copyright Law In The Digital Age
In his new book, Cory Doctorow shows creators how to survive in the digital age. He says the problem with copyright law is tech platforms have more control over content than the people who make it.