Trump Ousts Copyright Chief After AI Report

Leadership Shakeup in Copyright Office

President Donald Trump has reportedly removed the Register of Copyrights, the head of the US Copyright Office, shortly after the release of a major policy report on artificial intelligence and copyright law. The sudden firing has drawn criticism and speculation regarding political motives behind the decision.

AI and Copyright at the Center

The dismissed official oversaw a report examining how AI-generated works should be treated under current copyright frameworks. The report’s findings, which acknowledged the legal complexities AI presents to intellectual property law, may have triggered the administration’s move. Industry observers worry this sets a troubling precedent for science-based policymaking influenced by politics.