2025 Copyrighted Content Usage Trends Report

The document is a report detailing the findings of the 2025 Copyrighted Content Usage Trends study, which focuses on the behaviors and attitudes of professionals in Consulting and Professional Services regarding the use of copyrighted content. It outlines how the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is reshaping the analysis and interaction with content. The report presents statistics indicating that individuals share work-related content approximately 9.3 times per week with an average of 20 colleagues, with 47% of this content sourced from external providers. It highlights the potential for unlicensed sharing, estimating over 86 instances per employee weekly if permissions are not secured. Additionally, the report discusses copyright awareness among employees, noting that while 97% claim to understand their company's copyright policy, there is a disconnect between awareness and compliance. The document emphasizes the importance of balancing content sharing with compliance to mitigate risks associated with copyright infringement.