FEARLESS MEDIA: The Future Of Entertainment, Media & Tech

In this special bonus episode of Peter Csathy's companion "the brAIn" podcast, Peter tackles the fundamental issue now facing Big Tech and Big Media -- whether generative AI "training" on unlicensed copyrighted works is infringing (or is, instead, defensible fair use)? Peter gives a concise, non-legalese overview of the business and legal issues involved in the leading cases -- including The New York Times v. OpenAI -- that are currently winding their way in the courts. He then identifies and analyzes the key legal precedents cited by both sides -- including the landmark 2015 "Google Books" case and separate recent "Andy Warhol/Prince" Supreme Court case. Peter also predicts, based on those precedents, how the Supreme Court would rule on these copyright infringement issues in the generative AI context if one of the relevant cases (like The New York Times) ultimately makes its way to the Supreme Court. It's an important discussion -- one that's on virtually everyone's minds in the worlds of media, entertainment, AI and tech. And Peter is the right person to lay it all out. He started his career as an IP lawyer and litigator in a major firm -- then became General Counsel of a multi-billion dollar operating division of Universal Studios -- but then became a serial CEO/President of several tech-forward media companies that achieved successful exits. Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

In this week's episode of Peter Csathy's new companion generative AI focused podcast "the brAIn" (episode 3), Peter first discusses the concept -- promoted by Black Eyed Peas auteur will.i.am -- of the new generative AI era of artists as being "seeders." Gone are the days of "traditional artists" in will.i.am's view, and he uses himself as an example of what he has in mind. Peter discusses both the significant merits of will.i.am's view (for at least some established artists and franchises) -- and the significant perils of his view for the rest.As always, Peter also identifies the Top 10 key generative AI headlines of this past week that impact the media and entertainment industry -- and then lays out the latest updates on the key generative AI copyright infringement cases now winding their way through the courts.  Peter will post all future episodes of "the brAIn" here -- but you can find, follow and share that podcast directly via all major podcast platforms. Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

Welcome to host Peter Csathy's AI & NFT "Quick Takes" episode, where Peter lays out the most critical business and legal developments of the past week in the worlds of generative AI and Web3/NFTs that impact the creative community, media, entertainment and the Arts. Peter goes rapid fire in less than 10 minutes first with the headline AI and NFT stories of the past week - and then gives updates on other key AI and NFT developments that are worth tracking and knowing - because they define the rules of the game (and the winners and losers in it).Peter is Chairman of Creative Media, a tech-forward media and entertainment legal services and business advisory firm - and works with leading companies and innovators at the cutting edge of AI and Web3. Check out his firm Creative Media, and reach out to peter at peter@creativemedia.biz.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

In Peter's last episode, he discussed an example of what’s wrong in the NFT world from the creative community’s perspective - specifically, OpenSea’s prioritization of buyers and sellers over the Creators that built the value of its marketplace in the first place. But in this episode, Peter points to a major Hollywood example of what’s being done “right” and showcases the transformational possibilities uniquely enabled by Web3 and token-gated "digital tickets" (just don't call them "NFTs"!).Specifically, today March 15th, 2023, token-gated tickets go on sale exclusively on Web3 “chat Super App” OP3N to American Idol creator Simon Fuller’s new motion picture musical titled “The Musical: Welcome To The Night Of Your Life!,” which features his international pop super group Now United. Now United’s rabid fans – significant numbers of whom live in Brazil - will be able to choose amongst three tiers of tickets, each of which unlocks different levels of additional value and experiences. Those fans will then exclusively access the film, soundtrack, and additional benefits exclusively on OP3N.This is a big deal for the entertainment world of film, television and music for several reasons, which Peter lays out.As always, you can reach out to Peter at peter@creativemedia.biz. Also check out his media-tech legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. And follow him on Twitter @pcsathy.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

Welcome to Peter's special “urgent” edition of "Fearless Media." We’ve all heard the Silicon Valley Bank headlines. But how did Silicon Valley respond and what does it all really mean now that the Feds have guaranteed all deposits? What should impacted investors and entrepreneurs do now? How can we understand how this happened - and steps each of us should take?  And what does this mean for the entire banking and financial community (and all of us)?Peter spoke with Silicon Valley-based finance expert James Gowers of finance and accounting services firm Matcha to find out. James has worked for decades with tech startups and is a graduate of Harvard Business School. Many of his clients banked with Silicon Valley Bank, so he has first-hand knowledge of all of it - in the belly of the beast, so to speak.So take a listen - and reach out to Peter at peter@creativemedia.biz to connect you with James and get his great financial advice and counsel - and reach out to Peter on the legal side to help you navigate the legal waters. And check out his legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media. Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

In this special episode, Peter explores leading NFT platform OpenSea's significant recent changes to its resale royalty policy that left many Creators feeling betrayed. Locked in ongoing resale royalties are perhaps THE single most important draw of NFTs to the creative community. Yet, OpenSea changed its rules of the game while the players were still on the field when it announced it was moving to optional creator earnings for collections without on-chain enforcement due to competitive pressures.OpenSea's abrupt decision means that many Creators who had invested their time and trust in OpenSea now find themselves dependent on the good graces of resellers to pay them their promised resale royalties. And in a nascent Web3 world populated by significant numbers of profit-maximizing speculators, “good graces” can be hard to come by. OpenSea became the villain, as many Creators concluded that OpenSea had reneged on a fundamental tenet of their deal. Peter spoke with top executives at OpenSea to get their response to Creator criticisms - and he considers those responses, as well as the broader implications of OpenSeas' decision to prioritize its profit-seeking users over the Creators who create the value in NFT marketplaces in the first place.As always, reach out to peter at peter@creativemedia.biz - and check out his tech-forward media and entertainment legal services and business advisory firm Creative Media.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

Welcome to host Peter Csathy's first AI & NFT "Quick Takes" episode, where Peter lays out the most critical business and legal developments of the past week in the worlds of generative AI and Web3/NFTs that impact the creative community, media, entertainment and the Arts. Peter goes rapid fire in less than 10 minutes first with the headline AI and NFT stories of the past week - and then gives updates on other key AI and NFT developments that are worth tracking and knowing - because they define the rules of the game (and the winners and losers in it).Peter is Chairman of Creative Media, a tech-forward media and entertainment legal services and business advisory firm - and works with leading companies and innovators at the cutting edge of AI and Web3. Check out his firm Creative Media, and reach out to peter at peter@creativemedia.biz.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

Welcome to my special 50th episode of my Fearless Media podcast - a special one indeed. I recently hosted an AI-focused round table with guests that included Grammy award-winning artist and musician Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe), AI artist and data scientist Aya, metaverse creator and influencer Don Allen Stevensen III, and IP attorney and expert Mike Kasdan. The Q&A actually begins at the 6:44 mark after initial introductions. We discussed the Artist, Creator, Business and Legal implications of it all - and perhaps most importantly, the "Human" implications of it all - in a lively discussion that gets very "real" about how AI impacts all of our jobs and our lives in the Creative Arts (not to mention life in general). Critically, the panel goes deep into the very meaning of "Art" and "Creativity" itself and whether AI ultimately de-values creativity and leads to a morass of artistic mediocrity and conformity. Reach out to me, Peter Csathy, with your own stories about this topic - and check out my tech-forward legal and business advisory services firm at creativemedia.biz. I work with leading players in the brave new tech-forward media and entertainment worlds of AI and Web3, among others.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

In this special episode, Peter gives an update and overview of the key legal and business issues in the complex and ever-evolving world of NFTs. He also discusses how best to solve for the complexity of international roll-outs where each territory plays by different rules of the game. This episode is for everyone who is in the web3/NFT ecosystem - creators, entrepreneurs, executives, partners, developers, publishers, service providers and platforms (or looking into, or interested in, the world of web3 and NFTs).  Peter is a Harvard Law graduate and former General Counsel of a multi-billion dollar operating division of Universal Studios. He also practiced IP and entertainment law at major law firms. He works deeply in the world of web3 and NFTs, among others. Check out Peter's legal and business services firm Creative Media (and follow Peter on Twitter @pcsathy). Also - subscribe to Peter's "NFT Legal Update" newsletter - the first exclusively focused on the key legal issues in the world of NFTs.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.

When we think of NFTs, we think of virtual art, collectibles and communities enabled, authenticated and verified on the blockchain. But NFTs can be tied to physical, tangible goods as well via the blockchain - to easily verify ownership of, and authenticate, artworks (like paintings) and just about anything else. And OOD is the first company placing physical and tangible collectibles (artwork, music, media and sports memorabilia like trading cards) front and center and first (rather than as merely an add-on). Co-founder and CEO Mike Bebel, a media-tech pioneer, joins Peter for a fascinating conversation about OOD's new blockchain-enabled, story-driven physical collectibles marketplace - and why it works both with the demand side of the collectible market (collectors) and the supply side (artists, creators, athletes and music, media and sports companies).Follow Peter Csathy on Twitter @pcsathyAnd check out Creative Media, his media, music, entertainment and tech business and legal services venture.And check out all episodes of "Fearless Media," follow and share episodes.Reach out to host Peter Csathy at peter@creativemedia.biz, and check out Peter's entertainment, media, AI and tech-focused business advisory and legal services firm Creative Media. You can also sign up for his free generative AI-focused newsletter "the brAIn" on Substack (via this link) -- all about how generative AI is transforming the media and entertainment industry.