CA’s transparency bill AB-412 (which forces GenAi companies to disclose if their datasets are using YOUR copyrighted works) is in a slow march to become a bill. Also due to massive tech opposition, they make us all work for it every step of the way. Don’t let em win, sign the petition below asap!👇

NAVA@navavoices.org · 2mo ago

Every single day without transparency, the value of copyright loses ground and the harms inflicted to creative industries grow. Please add your signature to this petition TODAY. actionnetwork.org/petitions/le...

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this flower bouquet is off to a good home~ oil on panel

Last thing on the canvas for 2025, see you in 2026 ~

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Are they friend or foe? That depends on why are you in their forest. 11X14" Oil on panel I have prints available at my store

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Friends, we got a call to action 👇 We have the right to know when and how our creative works are used, especially when it comes to GenAi! This is why we need regulation like California’s Ai Copyright Transparency Act #AB-412 ! If you agree, especially if in CA, please sign & share this petition!

Let’s Be Clear: Artists & Creators Must Have Transparency NOW!

Every single day we don’t have transparency, the value of copyright loses ground and the harms inflicted to creative industries grow. California has always been on the forefront of policies that can ...

actionnetwork.org

Update: The TERRIBLE 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations advanced House Committee. What does this mean? It means we BLAST the HELL out of their phones! Call your House Members AND Senators today! Called a few days ago? Call again! Tell them NO on 10-year State AI Regulation Ban! (Info in thread)

US House Committee Advances 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Regulation | TechPolicy.Press

After an amendment challenging the moratorium language failed, it will advance with the rest of the legislative package.

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Karla Ortiz@kortizart.bsky.social · last yr.

Good lord just what the hell is up today. A potential ban on any regulation for AI for the next 10 years? This includes good bills like AB 412 of legislation protecting folks from Deepfakes! Wtf?! Call your congressmen and women asap to tell them to take this down! www.404media.co/republicans-...

Folks call your Senators now!! A ban on any state laws on GenAi for 10 YEARS is gonna do unthinkable harm! For those of you wondering what to say here are two posts you can use to build your own script (use alt script to cut and paste) Need to find your representatives? Here you go: 5calls.org

Karla Ortiz@kortizart.bsky.social · last yr.

Good lord just what the hell is up today. A potential ban on any regulation for AI for the next 10 years? This includes good bills like AB 412 of legislation protecting folks from Deepfakes! Wtf?! Call your congressmen and women asap to tell them to take this down! www.404media.co/republicans-...

Hi! Nice to e-meet you Alex. Wish it were under better circumstances. Anyhow let’s address your points! Sorry, this is gonna be a long one ☠️ So for those of you who hate reading this shit in a thread, here’s a google doc: docs.google.com/document/d/1... Otherwise follow the conversation below:

To Alex Avila

Hello! Thank you for your responses. Let’s quickly address all your points! 1. https://bsky.app/profile/alexander-avila.bsky.social/post/3loefumhh4c2f Alex, we moved forward on our copyright infringe...

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Alexander Avila@alexander-avila.bsky.social · last yr.

1. I never claimed the lawsuit was dismissed, I claimed that the *specific* claims I was referencing were dismissed, namely, the ones about derivative works. [1:34:39]. I say “According to copyright law, a derivative work is one which substantially borrows the expression of ideas

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It’s announced! I worked with Suntup Editions for the limited editions of Black Phone by Joe Hill. I’m thrilled to see this coming out!

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niu tou aka ox man 🐮

If you are in any creative or copyright dependent org of any kind, NOW is the time to speak up. You have until March 15 11:59 pm EST to send a note to the WhiteHouse on why we need to follow our current laws. We all lose if tech’s deranged agenda passes. www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...

Public Comment Invited on Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump’s recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Executive Order shows that this Administration is dedicated to America’s global

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The US Copyright Office came out with a new report regarding AI & copyright. I read the 50 page report this morning. Not sure I got all of it (will probably need a 2nd run through) but my initial takeaways: I think the headlines I'm seeing are pretty sensationalist and frankly a bit dishonest. 🧵 1/

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