The U.S. Copyright Office has launched a public consultation to evaluate various technical measures that can identify and protect copyrighted content online. With help from various stakeholders and the public at large, the Office hopes to get a better understanding of the pros and cons of these tools, including upload filters, and the potential role of the Government.
Source: U.S. Govt Launches Consultation on Upload Filters and Other Anti-Piracy Tools * TorrentFreak