Sometimes. But calling a video a “reaction” does not automatically make it fair use. Reaction is a format—not a legal category. The question is what the new video actually does with the original work. Does it use selected material to criticize, analyze, explain, disagree, parody, or otherwise say something new? Or does it let viewers […]
Can I Use Copyrighted Music If I Credit the Artist?
No. Naming the artist does not give you permission to use the artist’s music. Credit answers one question: Who created this? Permission answers another: May I use it this way? Those are not the same question. Credit Is Not a License Writing “music by,” linking to the artist’s account, or adding “I do not own […]
Is There a 10-Second Copyright Rule?
No. There is no magic number of seconds at which using someone else’s work suddenly becomes acceptable. Eight seconds. Ten seconds. Fifteen seconds. It doesn’t matter. Fair use is not really about the length of the clip. It is about why you used it. Are you using someone else’s work because it is necessary to […]
The Algorithm Is Listening
Radio once measured the audience. Now digital platforms use audience behavior to decide what gets distributed next.
The Advertiser Gave Us an AI Commercial… Isn’t That Enough?
Synthetic audio can turn one advertising clearance problem into two: copyright infringement and unauthorized commercial use of a recognizable identity.
Who Gets to Decide If and Why a Guest Is Newsworthy?
What the FCC equal opportunities rule and bona fide news interview exemption mean for broadcasters booking political candidates—and why editorial judgment matters.
The Most Valuable Commodity AI Can’t Generate
Artificial intelligence is multiplying creative output. Authenticity, experience, judgment, and audience trust are what make a creator’s work valuable.
The Advertiser Gave It to Me. Isn’t That Enough?
When advertisers supply ready-made or AI-generated commercials, broadcasters and creators still need to verify copyright permissions and commercial-use rights.
Creators, Commentators, or Publishers: Liability Remains the Same
The rise of independent, talk show-style political commentary on YouTube has created a new class of media actors who do not see themselves as broadcasters, journalists, or publishers. They see themselves as creators. That distinction is real in terms of identity, tone, and platform. It is not real where it matters most: liability. The difference […]
Reckless Disregard in the Age of AI: What Verification Now Requires
AI is now embedded in the modern newsroom. Not as a headline, not as a novelty, but as infrastructure. It drafts outlines, summarizes complex reporting, surfaces background details, and accelerates prep for live conversations. For media creators operating under relentless deadlines, that efficiency is not theoretical. It is practical and daily. That reality raises a […]