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Insight from a wise techie

📄 @eff.org’s latest one-pager on why NO FAKES falls short
🎸 A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame decision that amps up fair use

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The latest edition of the Re:Create Recap is live! Here’s this week’s copyright headlines that you won’t want to miss:

🎁 Launch of Re:Create’s Festive Unwrapping Balanced Copyright Campaign
⚖️ What to know from on the SCOTUS’s Cox v. Sony oral arguments
🤝 WMG settlement with Udio and Sono

What is research security and why does it matter for global science? As governments link science and technology more tightly to national and economic security goals, research security policies have surged almost tenfold since 2018. This blog explores what research secu...

As global research grows more strategic, #ResearchSecurity is on the rise.

OECD countries reported 250+ initiatives in 2025, up from a few dozen in 2018.

Protecting science while keeping it open is key. We take a look in our blog: oe.cd/6i9

#openscience #scicomm #scipol

Fair Use Gives America the Edge - Re:Create In March, Americans of all backgrounds submitted their thoughts and ideas to the White House’s AI Action plan, including recommendations from large tech companies, libraries, Hollywood actors, news or...

In response to the White House AI Action Plan, @bb.usefairuse.com breaks down the plan's positive impact on fair use, creativity & innovation ➡️ www.recreatecoalition.org/fair-use-giv...

Two Court Cases, Two Headlines, One Outcome - Fair Use Wins - Re:Create Following significant rulings in Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc. last month, this infographic breaks down how both judges ruled correctly on AI training, applying the traditional...

#FairUseFriday Bartz v. Anthropic and Kadrey v. Meta made recent headlines on what these decisions mean for AI training and at the heart of the issue: fair use. Our new infographic breaks down how each judge ruled on the four factors, ultimately signaling a win for fair use.

Breaking down the USCO report on Generative AI Training and Re:Create’s “Non-Takeaways” - Re:Create Take a Big Step Back: A Brief History of Fair Use & Why Everyone’s Talking About Fair Use and AI  Fair use is the legal right to use copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder w...

Following the USCO's release of pt. 3 of its report on generative AI training, we analyzed the report & examined the USCO's key misinterpretations. Read our breakdown of these "non-takeaways" regarding transformative use, data sourcing, and market impact: www.recreatecoalition.org/breaking-dow...

✨Librarians are heroes at the heart of our communities.✨

Find out how some of America's most beloved librarians are improving lives and bringing communities together at ForTheLoveofLibrarians.org.

#ILoveMyLibrarian #LibraryLove #Libraries
❤️ @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social & New York Public Library

For Our Libraries. For All of Us. American Library Association. ILoveLibraries.org

Help sustain our work by becoming a public supporter of the American Library Association. Your support helps fuel our advocacy for libraries, library workers, and everyone we serve.

Become a supporter, #ForOurLibraries: give.ala.org/campaign/686...

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Proposed Funding Cuts Could Reduce Access To Hawaiʻi Libraries Potential cuts to staff and construction funds for the state library system also come amid ongoing uncertainty around federal support.

In state after state, we're seeing the impacts of proposed cuts to federal library funding. In Hawai'i, that would mean less access to information & services: www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/prop...

Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House

Other ways to take action: ala.org/showup

Once informed, 84% expressed interest in enrolling/ FTI Consulting, All In: The Adult Literacy and learning Impact Network

How can adult education programs reach more adults with low literacy? Read the full report “Breaking Barriers to Adult Literacy Access: Insights from Adults with Low Literacy Across the United States.” allinliteracy.org/breaking-bar...

Join us for free webinar. Information Literacy: Autism Awareness for Library Workers. Monday, April 28, 7am PT, 9am CT, 10am ET. ALA President Cindy Hohl, Temple Grandin, and Mychal Threets, Moderator: Sally Stieglitz, Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Long Island Library Resources Council

Join us for an #AutismAwarenessMonth conversation about how libraries can better support autistic coworkers and patrons with ALA President Cindy Hohl, autism expert Temple Grandin, and librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social.

Monday, April 28
7am PT | 9am CT | 10am ET
Register ➡️ bit.ly/autism-aware...

Graphic celebrating 40 years of School Library Month featuring the text: 'Qualified librarians lead effective school libraries.' Includes National School Library Standards URL and American Association of School Librarians logo.

This #AASLslm, get to know the #AASLstandards Common Beliefs which advocate for student success and highlight the crucial role of an effective school library within the learning environment. standards.aasl.org

MORE: Libraries in several states have received letters which claim to cancel federal IMLS grants.

Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...

Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

My oven is a pretty standard thing but it has this feature called "rapid preheat" where it will run both the broil and the bake elements together until it's within 50° of your target.

This feature is approximately 700X more useful and interesting than having it connected to the internet.

Lisa Varga named Associate Executive Director of ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office The American Library Association (ALA) announced today that Lisa Varga will become the associate executive director of ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office in Washington D.C.

Lisa Varga will lead ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office in D.C.!
"We are fortunate to have Lisa join us at a pivotal time for libraries in our nation. Her background, experience & leadership will be vital as we advocate for libraries."
—Interim ALA ED Leslie Burger
www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

This week think tanks, advocacy orgs & individuals all weighed in on the Administration’s AI action plan.

In his note from Re:Create, @bbutler.bsky.social looks at the responses regarding fair use and how this key principle applies to AI. Read the full newsletter ⬇️

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Library Copyright Alliance Champions Fair Use Rights in Comments on US AI Action Plan — Association of Research Libraries In comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) encouraged the administration to safeguard fair use principles and prevent licensing...

#NewsYouCanUse: Earlier today, the Library Copyright Alliance encouraged the administration to safeguard #fairuse principles and prevent licensing restrictions from undermining these rights in a national #AI Action Plan.

www.arl.org/news/library...

Good evening! I am creating a Collection Development Librarians Starter Pack that I will then use to create a Collection Development Feed, so those of us in CD can connect, collaborate, and share. Please let me know if you want to be added or recommend others to add. #skybrarians 📚

You might not have seen it this way, but great illustration of the why of fair use…

#RequiredReading

Lunch Briefing: Fair Use & Research Innovation — Association of Research Libraries Join the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) for a congressional staff briefing during Fair Use Week. The briefing will highlight how fair use fosters innovation and supports transdisciplinary res...

I’m so excited to discuss #FairUse and its crucial role in enabling groundbreaking research and digital innovation next week for #fairuseweek. Join us on February 25 at 12 pm!
RSVP here: www.arl.org/event/lunch-...

I hope this is right—I find it validating…

Advancing a Pro-Innovation, Pro-Creator, Pro-Consumer Copyright Agenda - Re:Create Re:Create is a coalition founded to engage policymakers and the public on how balanced copyright enables free expression, creativity, and innovation. Collectively, the members of Re:Create represent o...

🖊️As the new administration finalizes its policy agenda, Executive Director @bbutler.bsky.social sent a letter to Congress outlining the best policies to support a balanced copyright system. Read the letter here: www.recreatecoalition.org/advancing-a-...

Support your libraries: Advocate for library workers!

Careers Do the possibilities presented by an innovative, open, and free internet inspire you? Do you find yourself engaged in passionate discussions about privacy policies? If so, you might be a great fit for our team.

📢 Intern at DC’s top Tech Policy organization! Applications for CDT’s Summer 2025 Internship Program are open. Last day to apply is February 14th. Work on issues like AI, privacy & equity OR help amplify our impact through strategic comms & fundraising. cdt.org/careers/

Re:Create Statement on USCO AI Report Pt 2 - Re:Create Washington, D.C. – Following the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) release of part two of its report on Copyright and AI, focusing on the copyrightability of AI outputs, Re:Create Executive Director Brando...

AI is the next wave of technological innovation.

We applaud the USCO for concluding that the existing copyright framework is well-equipped to address the copyrightability of AI.

Read our full statement on the report here ➡️

www.recreatecoalition.org/recreate-sta...

Day 4️⃣ of Copyright Week shines the spotlight on promoting the preservation of the free flow of information and culture. In order to safeguard these crucial elements of society, we need a balanced copyright system that enhances creativity and sparks innovation. 📚💡

Show up for our libraries! Fight the funding freeze: Share your library story. ALA American Library Association. #ForOurLibraries.

NEW: Take action against the Trump Administration's federal funding freeze by sharing your library story. How would a federal funding pause impact your library & community? Share your story with ALA as we work to inform elected officials & decision-makers on this issue: airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjD...