Fair-use doesn't specifically protect "academics" at all. It does apply consistently in a commercial context, even to the GPL, which is the clear intent of it in-law.

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Joel_Mckay 6 hours ago | parent [-]

In general, commercial entities have to be more cautious what they "think" international copyright and trademark laws cover.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhgYMH6n004

I would also recommend this book if people tire of the marketing hype. =3

"Gilded Rage" (Jacob Silverman, 2025)

https://www.amazon.com/Gilded-Rage-Radicalization-Silicon-Va...

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bigyabai 6 hours ago | parent [-]

That's why companies hire lawyers. The lawyers seemingly agree on the legality in American law, which is why we aren't seeing any vindication of Suchir's protest.

	▲	Joel_Mckay 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		>which is why we aren't seeing any vindication Could also be regulatory capture, and Sealioning. =3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealioning