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British authors want Meta to answer for alleged copyright infringement

Engadget

We call upon you and the UK Government to take all action available to ensure that the rights, interests and livelihoods of authors are adequately protected. Artists across the creative industries have also recently protested the UK government's December 2024 proposal to change copyright law.

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Spotify u-turns on Uruguay exit after government gives assurances on artist payments

TechCrunch

Spotify has reversed course on a decision to exit the Uruguayan market, after gaining assurances from the government that copyright law changes it’s introducing won’t result in Spotify incurring extra costs. For those not following all the goings-ons in Uruguay’s music-streaming scene, the saga unfolded something like this.

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Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

.  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.   There were artists who had studio spaces in the buildings - lives were lost as well as complete life's work. Three Things Artists Can Do. Tell stories.

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YouTube has paid more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and others over the last three years

The Verge

YouTube has paid out more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and media organizations over the last three years, according to a new letter published by CEO Susan Wojcicki. We’re always working to strike the right balance between openness and responsibility as we meet the guidelines set by governments around the world,” Wojcicki wrote.

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The Artists’ Foundation launches the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund

Charity Village

The Artists’ Foundation is a non-profit organization which was established over 35 years ago to provide one-time financial assistance to Quebec artists who are going through a difficult period. The Government of Canada has granted $10,655,000 to the Artists’ Foundation through […].

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Over 1,000 musicians release silent album to protest AI copyright changes

TechSpot

Organizers say this represents the potential impact on artists' livelihoods, and creativity in general, should the government's plans go ahead. The album, called Is This What We Want?, features recordings of empty studios and performance spaces. Read Entire Article

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How Water.org Adapted Their Social Media Content Strategy in Response to COVID-19

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Video collaboration with Sony artists Marc Scibilia and voice over by Water.org co-founder Matt Damon. Here’s how Water.org ensured their content to be informative, demonstrated timely action and impact, and offered users the opportunity to help.