Axios releases major report on AI, copyright, and fair use in the creative economy.

Key findings:

• Licensing deals between AI companies and content creators are now outpacing lawsuits
• DOJ allegedly sidelined key federal agencies with a statement of interest filing
• Deepfake regulations dominate state-level legislation

The report marks Axios's most detailed analysis yet of how AI is reshaping intellectual property battles across media, entertainment, and publishing.