EFF to Courts: Don't Rewrite Copyright over AI Hype
DeepLogin · hn · 2026-09-01
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has submitted comments to courts warning against rewriting copyright law due to current AI hype. The EFF emphasizes adhering to existing copyright principles and avoiding expanding copyright protections out of technological panic, which could stifle innovation and free expression.
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