The article discusses Donald Trump's recent "emergency" plea to the Supreme Court to remove the Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, after her report indicated that AI companies, including those linked to his supporters, may infringe on copyrights. This move follows a court ruling stating Trump lacked the authority to fire Perlmutter, a decision that has drawn criticism from lawmakers who see it as an unprecedented power grab.
The Albanese government in Australia has ruled out a proposal that would have allowed tech companies to mine copyrighted content for training artificial intelligence models, following significant backlash from creatives and media groups. Attorney General Michelle Rowland emphasized the importance of protecting Australian culture and the rights of creators, announcing plans to explore other options for copyright and AI regulation.