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Over 400 Hollywood creatives, including notable figures like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo, signed an open letter urging the Trump administration to maintain copyright protections against AI companies. The letter responds to submissions from OpenAI and Google, which argue for the ability to use copyrighted works without permission for AI training. The signatories emphasize that weakening these protections threatens the economic and cultural strength of America's creative industries.
The letter highlights the importance of copyright law in supporting the arts and entertainment sector, which contributes significantly to the U.S. economy. It argues that AI companies should negotiate licenses for copyrighted material rather than seeking government exemptions. The call to action reflects a broader concern about the implications of AI on various knowledge industries beyond just entertainment.
• Hollywood creatives oppose AI companies' exploitation of copyrighted works.
• OpenAI and Google advocate for weakened copyright protections for AI training.
Copyright protects creators' rights over their original works, crucial for the creative industry.
Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission, often debated in AI contexts.
AI training involves using data, including copyrighted works, to improve machine learning models.
OpenAI focuses on developing artificial intelligence technologies and has proposed changes to copyright law.
Google is a major tech company advocating for balanced copyright rules to support AI development.
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