ANI vs Creators: Who’s Right in This Copyright War? | Fair Use or Content Theft? | Mohak Mangal

The battle between big media and independent creators has gone public. ANI (Asian News International) is striking YouTubers and digital creators over the alleged misuse of its copyrighted news footage. But are creators really stealing content — or is this an attack on fair use and freedom of expression? This is more than a copyright issue — it’s a fight for content freedom, the future of news commentary, and the balance between media power and creator rights.