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Tech Giants Push AI Copyright Laws, Artists Protest

4/17/2025

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The U.S. tech lobby is pushing for new laws that would let AI companies use copyrighted content without permission, igniting fierce opposition from creators. Influential voices like Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk are calling for reform in intellectual property rights. Meanwhile, the UK’s proposed opt-out scheme raises alarms among artists, jeopardizing their rights and livelihoods.

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The U.S. tech lobby is pushing for new laws that would let AI companies use copyrighted content without permission, igniting fierce opposition from creators. Influential voices like Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk are calling for reform in intellectual property rights. Meanwhile, the UK’s proposed opt-out scheme raises alarms among artists, jeopardizing their rights and livelihoods.