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Peter Csathy
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Media, entertainment, AI & tech expert, writer & speaker. Chairman of Creative Media (creativemedia.biz). Deep (very) into music & the Minnesota Vikings. Family First. Always. Life is an Experience!
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Read my updated AI Litigation Tracker (as of today, 9/7/25): Anthropic's $1.5 Billion mega-settlement that rocks the AI/Fair Use world - Warner Bros. Discovery's new copyright infringement lawsuit against Midjourney open.substack.com/pub/themedia... #media #entertainment #ai #copyright #anthropic
The AI Litigation Tracker: Updates on Key Media and Entertainment Generative AI Infringement Cases (as of 9/7/25)
Here are the latest updates on the key generative AI focused IP infringement-related litigations that impact media, entertainment, marketing and more (as of 9/7/25) — monitored, compiled, updated and ...
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September 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Looking forward to watching the new psychological thriller movie "Lurker" - streaming now on #Mubi. My kind of movie - and rated extremely well! Check it out this weekend @lurkerhq #entertainment #movies @mubi.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=876d... @variety.com @thewrap.com
LURKER | Official Trailer | In Theaters Now
YouTube video by MUBI
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September 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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"If Anthropic loses big, it will be because what it did was also big" - says the judge in the Bartz #copyright lawsuit. My newsletter is out now featuring my analysis "Anthropic Faces The Music of Massive Potential Damages."
themediabrain.substack.com/p/anthropic-... #ai #media @techcrunch.com
Anthropic Faces The Music of Potential Massive Damages (And Meta, Others May Follow)
Judge Says, "If Anthropic loses big it will be because what it did was also big."
themediabrain.substack.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Anthropic Faces the Music of Potential Massive Damages (and & Meta, Others May Follow). My analysis of it all comes out exclusively in my next newsletter, Monday morning).

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#ai #media #entertainment #tech #business #hollywood #copyright #fairuse
Peter Csathy's "the brAIn" - real media & AI intelligence | Substack
An "Insider's" guide to AI and how it's transforming media, music, marketing, entertainment and the creative economy - from the mind of expert Peter Csathy of Creative Media. Click to read Peter Csath...
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August 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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"Market Substitution: Generative AI's 'Fair Use' Achilles Heel" - my exclusive copyright/fair use analysis exclusively here in my latest newsletter themediabrain.substack.com/p/market-sub...
#media #entertainment #hollywood #music #ai #artificialintelligence #business #tech #copyright #fairuse
Market Substitution: GenAI's "Fair Use" Achilles Heel
First, The Supreme Court. Now Kadrey v. Meta. AI Developers, You Have A Problem. A Very Big One.
themediabrain.substack.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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My latest "AI Litigation Tracker" is out now - all the latest developments in key AI copyright litigations. All updated and analyzed in way useful for both lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
open.substack.com/pub/themedia...
#media #entertainment #hollywood #ai #copyright #fairuse #music #law
The AI Litigation Tracker: Updates on Key Media and Entertainment Generative AI Infringement Cases (as of 8/10/25)
Here are the latest updates on the key generative AI focused IP infringement-related litigations that impact media, entertainment, marketing and more (as of 8/10/25) — monitored, compiled, updated and...
open.substack.com
August 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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VOTE today for my SXSW 2026 panel to hear me and other experts discuss how AI-generated content is reshaping the creative landscape and what this means for the future of media.
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#SXSW #AI #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #artists
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August 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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"Market Substitution: Generative AI's 'Fair Use' Achilles Heel."
My exclusive analysis comes out Monday AM in my next newsletter.
SIGN UP FOR IT HERE: themediabrain.substack.com

#ai #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #business #tech #copyright #fairuse
August 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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VOTE FOR MY SXSW 2026 SESSION via the panel picker - it's all about questions of copyright amidst AI's accelerating growth (and what it all means for Artists, Creators, and all businesses). participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
#sxsw2026 #ai #entertainment #music #tech #business #hollywood #music
PanelPicker | SXSW Conference & Festivals
PanelPicker® is the official SXSW user-generated session proposal platform. Enter ideas and vote to help shape Conference programming for SXSW and SXSW EDU.
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August 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Generative AI & The Law: The New York Times' Chief Litigator Discusses Legal Strategy in this Exclusive Session. My latest newsletter is out now themediabrain.substack.com/p/generative... #media #entertainment #hollywood #ai #artificialintelligence #business #tech #copyright #fairuse
GenAI & The Law: The New York Times' Chief Litigator Discusses Strategy In This Exclusive Expert Session
Experts Discuss The Latest Legal Strategies & Updates That Will Decide Generative AI's Rules of The Game (& They Go Well Beyond Copyright)
themediabrain.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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My EXCLUSIVE interview with Cheryl "Salt" James of rap super-duo Salt-N-Pepa, giving her story behind their iconic smash "Let's Talk About Sex" is out now. Just search for my show "The Story Behind The Song" on Apple & Spotify.
consequence.net/video/salt-n...
#media #music #entertainment #artists
The Story Behind Salt-N-Pepa's Conversation Changing "Let's Talk About Sex" with Cheryl 'Salt' James: Podcast
Salt-N-Pepa's "Let's Talk About Sex" sparked dialogue across culture, and Cheryl "Salt" James talks about it on The Story Behind the Song podcast.
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July 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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My interview with Bud Gaugh of legendary SoCal group #SUBLIME is now LIVE on @consequence.bsky.social and all major podcast platforms. Bud and I discuss the story behind the band's classic song "Wrong Way."
consequence.net/2025/07/subl... #music #entertainment

#music #entertainment #media
The Story Behind Sublime's "Wrong Way" with Bud Gaugh: Podcast
Sublime drummer Bud Gaugh joins The Story Behind the Song podcast to dive into the making of the band's 1996 hit, "Wrong Way."
consequence.net
July 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Important story from @businessinsider.com about how AI is already shaking up Hollywood (albeit "quietly"). It includes my thoughts.
www.businessinsider.com/startups-inv...

#ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood #media #entertainment #business #tech @variety.com @thewrap.com
AI is shaking up Hollywood. Here are the startups and investors jumping into the fray.
Here's a rundown of the AI companies that are transforming Hollywood and the pitch decks some of them used to raise funding.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Just in time for July 4th - LISTEN to my Exclusive interview with legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean, telling his story behind one of the most classic American songs of all time, "American Pie".
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#music #entertainment #Artists @consequence.bsky.social
Encore: Don McLean -
Podcast Episode · The Story Behind The Song · 06/30/2025 · Bonus · 44m
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July 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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LISTEN to my 6 essential podcasts via my latest newsletter - which is out now and explains last week's blockbuster AI "fair use" decisions and more. themediabrain.substack.com/p/ai-and-med... #ai #artificialintelligence #media #entertainment #hollywood #music #copyright #fairuse @variety.com
AI and Media: Essential Podcasts
My Most Important Recent Pods for Your July 4th BBQ
themediabrain.substack.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
csathy.bsky.social
My "Special Edition" weekly AI/media/entertainment newsletter for this holiday week drops early tomorrow morning. My most important recent podcast episodes.

GET IT HERE - themediabrain.substack.com

#AI #artificialintelligence #hollywood #media #entertainment #copyright #fairuse
June 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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"Don't Believe the Tech Bro Hype: Copyright Owners Are the Real Winners in Kadrey v. Meta" - read my latest deep dive themediabrain.substack.com/p/judge-in-k... #copyright #fairuse #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood #publishing #media #entertainment
Don't Believe The Tech Bro Hype: Copyright Owners Are The Real Winners In Kadrey v. Meta
The Judge Set A Very Big Copyright Trap For AI Developers Who Continue To Train On Unlicensed Content
themediabrain.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Worth Reading - in which I'm quoted in CNBC about why animation sequels increasingly dominate the movie slate of Hollywood studios.

www.cnbc.com/2025/06/26/p...

#hollywood #media #entertainment #animation #movies #film @variety.com @thewrap.com
Pixar's 'Elio' is emblematic of a bigger headwind for Hollywood
Disney and Pixar's "Elio" had a record low opening for the studio, but its performance is emblematic of a much wider trend in Hollywood: a reliance on sequels.
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June 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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"How the Judge In Bartz v. Anthropic Got It Wrong (About Fair Use) - and Why AI Developers Shouldn't Be Cheering (But Instead Should Be Very Much Afraid)" themediabrain.substack.com/p/how-the-ba... #copyright #ai #artificialintelligence #fairuse #media #publishing #entertainment #tech #anthropic
How The Judge Got It Wrong In Bartz v. Anthropic About "Fair Use" (& Why AI Developers Shouldn't Be Cheering Just Yet)
No, AI Copying Is Not The Same As Human "Copying" (& Most Scraping Is On Creative Works Not Bought & Paid For, Which Was Critical To The Judge)
themediabrain.substack.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Listen/Watch my exclusive interview with the great Susanna Hoffs of iconic band The Bangles - discussing the story behind the band's #1 smash "Eternal Flame." Find my show "The Story Behind the Song" on all podcast platforms.

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The Story Behind The Bangles' "Eternal Flame" with Susanna Hoffs: Podcast
The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs joins The Story Behind the Song podcast to discuss the band's beloved 1989 hit, "Eternal Flame."
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June 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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My latest newsletter is out now - "'Synthetic' AI Performers Exposed! New York Law Now Requires AI Labeling." themediabrain.substack.com/p/synthetic-... #media #entertainment #hollywood #ai #artificialintelligence #business #copyright #fairuse #movies @variety.com @nytimes.com
"Synthetic" AI Performers Exposed! NY Law Now Requires Ad Labeling
SAG-AFTRA's Latest AI Victory Shows That Action & Advocacy Matter
themediabrain.substack.com
June 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
csathy.bsky.social
Here's my updated "AI Litigation Tracker" (as of 6/22/25) - all the latest on the key copyright infringement litigations versus AI developers (including the latest on "fair use") open.substack.com/pub/themedia... #media #entertainment #copyright #fairuse #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood
The AI Litigation Tracker: Updates on Key Media and Entertainment Generative AI Infringement Cases (as of 6/22/25)
Here are the latest updates on the key generative AI focused IP infringement-related litigations that impact media, entertainment, marketing and more (as of 6/22/25) — monitored, compiled, updated and...
open.substack.com
June 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Listen to my latest pod: "Hollywood Finally Joins the AI Copyright Fight!" (via "the brAIn" podcast - how #AI is transforming the worlds of #media / #entertainment. On all podcast platforms - search for "the brAIn Csathy"
www.buzzsprout.com/2378806/epis...
#artificialintelligence #hollywood #tech
Hollywood Finally Joins The AI Copyright Fight! (Disney/NBCU Sue Midjourney) - the brAIn - real AI intelligence for media & entertainment
Last week, host Peter Csathy called for Hollywood studios to finally cast aside their silence and join the AI copyright fight - to loudly voice the creative community's concerns about AI developers us...
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June 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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My latest newsletter is out now: "Hollywood Finally Enters the AI Copyright Fight". themediabrain.substack.com/p/hollywood-... #media #entertainment #ai #artificialintelligence #hollywood #copyright #tech #business
Hollywood Finally Enters The AI Copyright Fight!
Last Week I Asked For It: Now Disney & NBCUniversal Are Doing It (vs. Midjourney)
themediabrain.substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Watch/listen to my son, Luca (recent grad of NYU Film School), about how AI is impacting everything for young people (including Art/film itself).
theaiphilosopher.substack.com/p/every-coll...
#media #entertainment #hollywood #film #movies #television #ai #artificialintelligence #art #artists
Every College Student Is Using AI—And It’s Changing Everything
An eye opening conversation with a recent film school grad.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM