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Trump's Firing Sparks Chaos at Copyright Office, 20,000 Cases Delayed

6/7/2025

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The U.S. Copyright Office is in disarray following President Trump's controversial firing of Shira Perlmutter, who is now suing him for her unconstitutional dismissal. This upheaval coincides with a new report on AI and copyright, hinting that certain AI uses could be deemed fair use. The turmoil led to a 12-day pause in registrations, affecting 20,000 cases.

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The U.S. Copyright Office is in disarray following President Trump's controversial firing of Shira Perlmutter, who is now suing him for her unconstitutional dismissal. This upheaval coincides with a new report on AI and copyright, hinting that certain AI uses could be deemed fair use. The turmoil led to a 12-day pause in registrations, affecting 20,000 cases.