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YouTube Fair Use 4-Factor Test explained

Fair Use on YouTube – The 4-Factor Test, Explained With Real Cases

YouTube fair use is judged under a 4-factor legal test, not by a fixed time limit or “30-second rule.” Courts weigh purpose, nature, amount used, and market effect to decide if a video is lawful. This article explains each factor and illustrates outcomes with real cases and creator-focused examples. What Is Fair Use and Why […]

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Training an AI on Copyrighted Books Is Fair Use — Until It Isn’t

AI training on copyrighted books can qualify as fair use under the 4-factor test when the use is transformative and doesn’t substitute for the original. It becomes infringement when copying is substantial, used commercially to compete, or outputs reproduce protected expression. This article explains where courts draw the line, key factors, and practical risk for

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