Over 400 Hollywood celebs, including filmmakers, actors, and musicians, have urged the Trump administration not to weaken copyright protections in favor of AI companies. Their open letter challenges proposals from OpenAI and Google that advocate using copyrighted material for AI training without compensation.
The letter argues that AI firms seek to undermine the entertainment industry’s economic and cultural strength by exploiting films, music, and writing for corporate gain. It warns that such moves could impact not just artists but all knowledge-based professions, from writers to scientists.
Signatories, including Ben Stiller, Mark Ruffalo, and Paul McCartney, insist that AI companies should negotiate licenses rather than seek
special exemptions. They stress that upholding copyright laws is essential to maintaining America’s creative and intellectual leadership.
