Training AI models on copyrighted works is "squarely what transformative use is," EFF’s Tori Noble told Reason - these are "general purpose tools" and "exactly the kind of creation that copyright is designed to foster.” https://reason.com/2026/09/04/doj-says-barring-ai-training-on-copyrighted-material-could-severely-hamper-tech-progress/
If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to cancel any donations to these libertarian tech bros.
They still are, even if you disagree with them on one point. It might be worth noting that the EFF isn’t a copyright defence house. Their mission is different. They support the open Internet.
I’m on dbzer0 and they’re pro-AI. I’m not, but I don’t disrespect their POV in their house. I feel like I’m skating a fine line being subbed here. They’re also one of the only instances that supports freedom of speech. I just understand that some of that speech I don’t agree with.
and I thought eff was one of the good ones
They still are, even if you disagree with them on one point. It might be worth noting that the EFF isn’t a copyright defence house. Their mission is different. They support the open Internet.
I’m on dbzer0 and they’re pro-AI. I’m not, but I don’t disrespect their POV in their house. I feel like I’m skating a fine line being subbed here. They’re also one of the only instances that supports freedom of speech. I just understand that some of that speech I don’t agree with.
These people evaluate things through dogma above all else.