Hollywood Creatives Sign Letter Calling Upon Government to Uphold Copyright Laws Amid Rising AI Use
Hollywood creatives, including directors, actors, and writers, are speaking out against the easing of AI-related copyright laws. More than 420 industry professionals have signed an open letter asking the government to maintain strong copyright protections for AI. Leading the effort is actress Natasha Lyonne, joined by notable names like Mark Ruffalo, Bette Midler, Paul Simon, Aubrey Plaza, and Ava DuVernay. The letter highlights concerns over recent recommendations from Google and OpenAI which proposed that the government eliminate legal restrictions on using copyrighted material for AI training. The entertainment community argues that such a move would harm creative industries, prioritizing AI…