Reporting the work on the news is considered legal fair use of a copyrighted item. Managing Cloud guidance explains that fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission when the purpose is commentary, criticism, education, or news reporting.

In news reporting, copyrighted material may be referenced or partially reproduced to inform the public, provided it does not replace the original work or cause financial harm to the copyright owner. This principle supports transparency and public awareness while balancing intellectual property rights.

The other activities typically require authorization from the copyright holder. Performing a work publicly, exporting it, or broadcasting it generally involves distribution or commercial use, which falls outside fair use protections. Therefore, reporting the work in the news is the correct example of legal fair use.