The battle over fair use on YouTube has reached a breaking point. Influential voices like Anthony Fantano and Rick Beato have been exposing how major record labels are exploiting copyright claims to siphon monetization from creators.

Independent creators are taking a stand against two major AI music companies—Suno and Udio—for allegedly building their technology on stolen music. Through Delgado Entertainment Law and a partnered class action firm, lawsuits have now been filed to protect the rights of creators and hold these tech giants accountable.

If you have been seeing headlines about a $150,000 tax credit for independent creators under the HITS Act, read this before you start planning a massive studio spend.