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Trump Fires Copyright Chief After AI Controversy

5/12/2025

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Shira Perlmutter's dismissal as head of the U.S. Copyright Office by Donald Trump has sparked controversy, especially after her critical report on AI's overreach into copyrighted materials. Representative Joe Morelle condemned the decision, suggesting it stemmed from Perlmutter's refusal to back Elon Musk's AI projects, highlighting the ongoing tension between innovation and copyright protection.

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Shira Perlmutter's dismissal as head of the U.S. Copyright Office by Donald Trump has sparked controversy, especially after her critical report on AI's overreach into copyrighted materials. Representative Joe Morelle condemned the decision, suggesting it stemmed from Perlmutter's refusal to back Elon Musk's AI projects, highlighting the ongoing tension between innovation and copyright protection.