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EFF urges courts to resist AI-driven copyright expansions in ongoing litigation

The EFF argues that courts should not broaden copyright protections in response to generative AI, citing historical parallels with VTR technology. It references ongoing cases such as Concord Music Group, Inc. v. Anthropic PBC and In re Mosaic LLM Litigation where rightsholders seek expanded rights. The organization contends that the “market dilution” theory is unsupported and would harm creativity.

Why it matters: Highlights the risk of over‑reaching copyright rulings on AI tools.

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Sources
EFF to Courts: Don’t Rewrite Copyright Over AI Hype
EFF updates · primary source · Aug 31, 2026
Details
JurisdictionUnited States (federal)
StatusPending
PublishedAugust 31, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsElectronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Topicsai governance