Ctrl-Alt-Speech Hypocritical Infrastructure
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May 15, 2025 
Cathy Gellis, an Internet and First Amendment lawyer known for her work with TechDirt, joins the conversation to unpack current issues in online speech. They dive into the Copyright Office's disappointing report on AI training and its neglect of First Amendment rights. The discussion also covers Elon Musk's controversial content moderation choices on Twitter, especially amid governmental censorship demands. Gellis sheds light on the implications for free expression and the struggle against governmental overreach in the digital realm.
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Copyright Report Ignores First Amendment
- The Copyright Office report on AI training ignores First Amendment rights, particularly the right to read.
- AI training is akin to reading, which should not be restricted by copyright, highlighting a serious oversight in the report.
Copyright Office Reports Influence Courts
- Copyright Office reports are influential but not legally binding, as courts and Congress can ignore or override them.
- Recent Supreme Court decisions give courts freedom to disregard agency interpretations, lessening the report's impact.
Elon Musk's Selective Content Censorship
- Elon Musk's X selectively complies with government takedown requests based on his political sympathies.
- Unlike in Brazil or Australia, X quickly caved to India's demands despite publicly disagreeing.