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The letter bears signatures from a broad array of Hollywood creatives – filmmakers, writers, actors, and musicians – who collectively express concern that weakening copyright protections could severely disrupt their economic and cultural standing. As the letter articulates, “America's global AI leadership must not come at the expense of our essential creative industries.”
The Irony of Celebrity Pleas
What makes this development all the more ironic is the history of animosity many of these celebrities have demonstrated towards Trump throughout his presidency. The same individuals who have publicly criticized him now find themselves reaching out in desperation, underscoring a reversal of priorities as they confront the threat posed by AI's capability to reshape their industry.