GitHub updates policy on copyright, liability

GitHub has announced policy updates concerning intermediary liability, copyright, and transparency for developers. The changes reflect the platform's commitment to developer protections and engagement with copyright policy. A recent Supreme Court decision in Cox v. Sony clarified that online service providers are not automatically liable for user copyright infringement unless there's evidence of intent to encourage or materially contribute to it. This ruling helps prevent overly broad liability theories that could hinder the operation of platforms hosting user-generated content, ensuring a more balanced approach for intermediaries.