The Lessons on Copyright Revision 50 Years On | AM26

Fifty years after the landmark 1976 Copyright Act, what still holds up—and what’s been left behind? Professors Jeanne Fromer (NYU) and Bob Brauneis (George Washington University) revisit the key decisions that shaped modern copyright law, exploring which principles remain relevant and which have been overtaken by technological change and evolving business models. The discussion also looks back at the collaborative legislative process that made sweeping reform possible—and how that process has shifted over time. In today’s AI-driven landscape, they’ll examine whether modern policymaking can keep pace with innovation and what that means for the future of copyright.