Hollywood Pushes Back Against AI Copyright Proposals

Over 400 entertainment industry leaders urge the Trump administration to reject AI companies' calls for relaxed copyright laws.

OpenAI and Google have submitted proposals advocating for relaxed copyright laws to train AI models, citing national security and global competitiveness concerns.
More than 400 Hollywood figures, including Paul McCartney and Cate Blanchett, signed an open letter opposing these proposals, emphasizing the economic and cultural value of copyright protections.
The entertainment industry argues that weakened copyright laws would harm not only film and music but also other knowledge-based professions like writing and scientific research.
AI companies claim that fair use and text-and-data mining exceptions are essential for innovation and maintaining U.S. leadership in AI, especially against China.
The Trump administration is reviewing feedback from both sides as it prepares to finalize its AI Action Plan by mid-2025.