Copyright Chief Ousted Over AI Fair Use Report
Copyright Office Shake-Up
Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and director of the U.S. Copyright Office, was abruptly removed from her position. Her departure closely followed the Office’s publication of a critical report questioning whether training AI systems on copyrighted works constitutes fair use.
Fair Use Debate Intensifies
The Copyright Office’s report sparked intense industry and legal debate by suggesting that not all AI training activities fall under the fair use doctrine. This stance challenges the practices of major AI developers and raises questions about copyright compliance in AI innovation.
