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MPA Urges White House to Protect Copyright Amid AI Surge

4/1/2025

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The Motion Picture Association is calling on the White House to safeguard original works as AI technology evolves, stressing the importance of copyright laws. In a related development, courts have ruled that AI cannot be recognized as authors. Meanwhile, UK designers are rallying against proposed copyright changes that would let AI exploit their creations without consent, raising concerns over their livelihoods.

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The Motion Picture Association is calling on the White House to safeguard original works as AI technology evolves, stressing the importance of copyright laws. In a related development, courts have ruled that AI cannot be recognized as authors. Meanwhile, UK designers are rallying against proposed copyright changes that would let AI exploit their creations without consent, raising concerns over their livelihoods.