# Copyright on The No Agenda Show Copyright comes up in 152 chapters across 142 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 152 - **Episodes:** 142 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Fair Use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [Creative Commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creative-commons.md), [Disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [Piracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/piracy.md), [Intellectual Property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/intellectual-property.md), [Microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Public Domain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-domain.md), [Spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [Youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 152 ### Bill Mountaineer and the Spotify Strike Parody - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 1:21:02–1:24:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/bill-mountaineer-and-the-spotify-strike-parody.md Bill Mountaineer performs a vocal tribute to the hosts, expressing the "selfish" desire for the show to last forever. Adam Curry jokes that the song will likely trigger a copyright strike on Spotify despite being a parody. The segment emphasizes the personal connection listeners felt with the hosts, even without meeting them. Keywords: bill mountaineer, [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), musical tribute ### Character AI Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - **Episode:** [1912: Chaos Dynamic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-15 - **Time:** 1:45:22–1:47:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1912-chaos-dynamic/chapter/character-ai-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy.md Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware following multiple lawsuits involving teen suicides and copyright infringement. Disney has entered an agreement to serve as the initial bidder for a $20 million license to the company's intellectual property after previously accusing the chatbot of impersonating copyrighted characters like Elsa and Peter Parker. Keywords: character ai, [bankruptcy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bankruptcy.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [delaware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delaware.md) ### AI Reverse Engineering and the Security of Software - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 13:11–18:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/ai-reverse-engineering-and-the-security-of-software.md A viral video analysis explores how AI models like GPT and Claude are now capable of reverse-engineering complex video games and encrypted software. This technological shift threatens global security assumptions regarding banking, military communications, and authentication systems. The segment concludes that the "computational impracticality" of uncovering information is no longer a viable form of security. Keywords: modern warfare 2, [reverse engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reverse-engineering.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), gpt, [claude](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/claude.md) ### Spotify Podcast Licensing, Fair Use Parody Disputes - **Episode:** [1893: En Banc](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc.md) - **Published:** 2026-08-09 - **Time:** 27:09–30:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1893-en-banc/chapter/spotify-podcast-licensing-fair-use-parody-disputes.md Adam Curry details the show's ongoing refusal to host content on Spotify due to restrictive contracts and unwanted advertising. He explains how algorithmic detection often flags parody songs played on the show as copyright violations. The hosts advocate for the use of independent Podcasting 2.0 apps to avoid corporate censorship. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), soundexchange, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md) ### Spotify Copyright Violations and Independent Podcast Ecosystems - **Episode:** [1867: Transmission Window](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-10 - **Time:** 2:06:41–2:08:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1867-transmission-window/chapter/spotify-copyright-violations-and-independent-podcast-ecosystems.md Spotify has removed approximately 15 episodes of the show for unspecified copyright violations, despite the hosts' claims of fair use and parody. This incident serves as a catalyst for the hosts to promote the independent podcast ecosystem and the use of modern apps via PodcastIndex.org to avoid centralized de-platforming. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [podcast index](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-index.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [de-platforming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-platforming.md) ### Microsoft AI Copyright Claims, Mustafa Suleiman - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 1:59:11–2:01:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/microsoft-ai-copyright-claims-mustafa-suleiman.md Mustafa Suleiman, CEO of Microsoft AI, claimed that content on the open web has been "freeware" since the 90s and is fair use for AI training. This assertion is challenged by the hosts, who cite established copyright law and personal legal victories against unauthorized commercial use of digital content. Keywords: [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), mustafa suleiman, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [ai training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-training.md) ### Seedance 2.0, AI Deepfakes, SAG-AFTRA Strike Concerns - **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-22 - **Time:** 1:04:33–1:10:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/seedance-2-0-ai-deepfakes-sag-aftra-strike-concerns.md ByteDance's new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, has sparked controversy by creating realistic deepfake fight scenes featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin condemned the technology for infringing on the likenesses and voices of actors without authorization. The union is pushing for the "No Fakes Act" in the Senate to protect performers' rights against AI-generated replacements. Keywords: [bytedance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bytedance.md), seedance 2.0, sean astin, [sag-aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-aftra.md), [ai deepfakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-deepfakes.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md) ### AI Training Lawsuits, Microsoft Fair Use Claims - **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-11 - **Time:** 24:33–28:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/ai-training-lawsuits-microsoft-fair-use-claims.md Google and YouTube face scrutiny over using uploaded videos to train generative AI models without creator compensation. Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman is criticized for suggesting that content on the open web has been "freeware" since the 1990s. One host mentions being part of a class-action lawsuit involving copyright infringement of their books by AI companies. Keywords: [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [mustafa suleyman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mustafa-suleyman.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md) ### No Agenda Art Gallery and Mesh-tastic Feedback - **Episode:** [1820: Tokyo Rose](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-27 - **Time:** 2:14:28–2:17:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1820-tokyo-rose/chapter/no-agenda-art-gallery-and-mesh-tastic-feedback.md The hosts review listener-submitted artwork for the podcast and discuss the legalities of using celebrity likenesses in promotional materials. Feedback on "Mesh-tastic" technology is also mentioned, with some users expressing disappointment in its practical application. Keywords: mesh-tastic, [digital art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md), [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [jeffrey rea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-rea.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md) ### Paul McCartney, AI Copyright Protest Album - **Episode:** [1819: FLOP30](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-23 - **Time:** 2:14:56–2:18:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1819-flop30/chapter/paul-mccartney-ai-copyright-protest-album.md Paul McCartney and over 1,000 other musicians released a protest album titled "Is This What We Want" to oppose AI-related copyright legislation in the UK. The digital release consists of silent studio recordings, while the vinyl edition features ambient noises like tape hiss and footsteps. The project serves as a warning that the creative ecosystem will collapse if AI companies exploit intellectual property without compensation. Keywords: [paul mccartney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paul-mccartney.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [music industry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/music-industry.md), [vinyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vinyl.md) ### No Agenda Meetups and Art Submissions - **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-13 - **Time:** 2:06:26–2:12:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/no-agenda-meetups-and-art-submissions.md John C. Dvorak announces an upcoming meetup at the Mallard Club in Albany, California. The discussion covers recent listener art submissions, including a "New Yorkistan" piece by Jeffrey Rhea. The hosts also warn producers against using copyrighted imagery, such as Minions from Despicable Me, in their AI-generated art submissions to avoid legal complications. Keywords: mallard club, [jeffrey rhea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-rhea.md), minions, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [meetups](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meetups.md) ### Sam Altman, Tucker Carlson Murder Accusations - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 15:22–21:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/sam-altman-tucker-carlson-murder-accusations.md Tucker Carlson interviewed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, confronting him with allegations from a former employee's mother that Altman was involved in her son's death. The employee, who had reportedly documented massive copyright theft at OpenAI, was found dead in a scene Carlson describes as a staged suicide involving cut security wires and blood in multiple rooms. Altman denied the accusations, characterizing the situation as a tragedy involving mental health struggles. Keywords: [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [tucker carlson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carlson.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/murder.md), copyright theft ### Mustafa Suleyman, AI Social Contract and Copyright Law - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 21:30–23:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/mustafa-suleyman-ai-social-contract-and-copyright-law.md Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman sparked controversy by claiming that content on the open web has been "freeware" since the 1990s under a perceived social contract. Legal experts dispute this, noting that current copyright law automatically protects original works without the need for formal registration or notices. The discussion highlights the ongoing tension between AI training data requirements and intellectual property rights. Keywords: [mustafa suleyman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mustafa-suleyman.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [creative commons](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/creative-commons.md) ### Archive.org Lawsuits, 78 RPM Record Preservation - **Episode:** [1808: Bad Fad](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad.md) - **Published:** 2025-10-16 - **Time:** 23:47–26:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1808-bad-fad/chapter/archive-org-lawsuits-78-rpm-record-preservation.md The Internet Archive and its founder Brewster Kahle face multiple lawsuits from record labels over the digital preservation of 78 RPM records from the early 20th century. Despite many of these recordings being obscure or out of print, labels claim performance rights violations. Collectors argue that digitizing these fragile discs is essential for cultural preservation, as the physical media degrades with every playback. Keywords: [archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), brewster kahle, [78 rpm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/78-rpm.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [record labels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/record-labels.md) ### Anthropic Copyright Settlement, AI Training Data Lawsuits - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 1:23:47–1:26:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/anthropic-copyright-settlement-ai-training-data-lawsuits.md AI startup Anthropic has agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought by authors who alleged the company used pirated books to train its models. While the settlement is large, a San Francisco judge's ruling that training AI constitutes "fair use" is seen as a significant legal victory for the industry. Keywords: [anthropic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthropic.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), pirated books, [class action](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/class-action.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md) ### Meta AI Copyright Lawsuit Dismissal - **Episode:** [1779: Buffy Gorilla](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-06 - **Time:** 2:45:15–2:49:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1779-buffy-gorilla/chapter/meta-ai-copyright-lawsuit-dismissal.md A federal judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit brought by authors including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates against Meta. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to prove that Meta's Llama AI model violated the law by training on their works. The ruling noted that the authors' lawyers made the "wrong arguments" regarding market flooding and copycat content. Keywords: [meta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meta.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [sarah silverman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarah-silverman.md), [ta-nehisi coates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ta-nehisi-coates.md) ### Hollywood vs. AI, Midjourney Copyright Lawsuit - **Episode:** [1772: Op Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-12 - **Time:** 1:52:04–2:06:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1772-op-day/chapter/hollywood-vs-ai-midjourney-copyright-lawsuit.md Disney and Universal have filed a landmark copyright infringement lawsuit against the AI imagery company Midjourney. The studios allege that the AI was trained on their iconic characters, such as those from *Cars* and *Toy Story*, without authorization. A key legal question is whether the liability rests with the AI company or the individual users who generate the prompts to create infringing content. Keywords: [midjourney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/midjourney.md), [disney](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disney.md), universal, [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), ai prompts ### Copyright Office Drama, AI Training Fair Use - **Episode:** [1771: Home Depotation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-08 - **Time:** 2:49:18–2:55:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1771-home-depotation/chapter/copyright-office-drama-ai-training-fair-use.md NPR reported on the abrupt firing of the Librarian of Congress and the head of the U.S. Copyright Office following the release of a report on AI and fair use. The report suggests that using copyrighted works to train AI may qualify as fair use on a case-by-case basis. The hosts discuss the unreliability of AI tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT, noting they often provide incorrect information depending on how a question is phrased. Keywords: copyright office, carla hayden, shira perlmutter, [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [generative ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/generative-ai.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md) ### OpenAI Copyright Proposal and Fair Use Expansion - **Episode:** [1751: Talking Toilet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-30 - **Time:** 14:44–18:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1751-talking-toilet/chapter/openai-copyright-proposal-and-fair-use-expansion.md OpenAI has submitted a proposal to the Trump administration's Office of Science and Technology Policy requesting loosened regulations on copyrighted material for AI training. The company argues that current guardrails hinder national interests and innovation compared to AI developments in Beijing. This push for expanded "fair use" occurs as OpenAI participates in the federally funded Stargate initiative for AI infrastructure. Keywords: [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [copyright](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright.md), [fair use](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fair-use.md), [beijing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/beijing.md), stargate initiative ### Internet Archive and AI Integration - **Episode:** [1750: SPLESH!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-27 - **Time:** 2:57:51–3:04:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1750-splesh/chapter/internet-archive-and-ai-integration.md Brewster Kahle of the Internet Archive discussed the potential for AI to make digital libraries more interactive and searchable. Despite ongoing copyright lawsuits in the U.S., the organization continues to archive over a billion URLs daily, with the Wayback Machine now hosting 900 billion pages. 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