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Trump Fires Copyright Chief Amid AI Controversy

5/11/2025

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In a shocking move, the Trump administration dismissed Shira Perlmutter, the U.S. Copyright Office chief, after she voiced worries over AI's exploitation of copyrighted content. Her ousting came on the heels of a report scrutinizing AI's data requirements. Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle condemned the decision, suggesting it serves Elon Musk's AI ambitions.

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In a shocking move, the Trump administration dismissed Shira Perlmutter, the U.S. Copyright Office chief, after she voiced worries over AI's exploitation of copyrighted content. Her ousting came on the heels of a report scrutinizing AI's data requirements. Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle condemned the decision, suggesting it serves Elon Musk's AI ambitions.