Hollywood Creatives Urge White House to Protect Copyrights from AI Exploitation
Over 400 industry figures argue against proposals by Google and OpenAI to relax copyright laws for AI training, citing threats to jobs and cultural influence.
- More than 400 actors, directors, and musicians, including Paul McCartney and Cate Blanchett, signed a letter urging the Trump administration to uphold existing copyright protections.
- The letter criticizes proposals from Google and OpenAI to allow AI training on copyrighted material without permission, framing it as a threat to the U.S. creative and knowledge industries.
- Hollywood creatives emphasize the entertainment industry’s economic impact, supporting 2.3 million jobs and generating $229 billion in wages annually.
- AI companies argue that relaxed copyright laws are essential for maintaining U.S. competitiveness in AI development against China, citing national security concerns.
- The Trump administration is reviewing public comments, including Hollywood’s letter, as it develops an AI Action Plan to sustain U.S. global AI leadership.
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