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US Copyright Office head calls for copyright law rewrite

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Shira Perlmutter, the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, has suggested to a Senate committee that a comprehensive rewrite of U.S. copyright law may be necessary. This recommendation comes amid ongoing discussions about how existing laws apply to emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The proposal indicates a potential shift in how intellectual property rights might be protected and enforced in the digital age. AI

IMPACT Potential changes to copyright law could significantly impact AI development and deployment, particularly concerning training data and output.

RANK_REASON The head of a major government agency recommended a significant policy change to a legislative body. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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    Shira Perlmutter, the head of the US Copyright Office, told a Senate committee that the government should consider a rewrite of US copyright law. Should it? htt

    Shira Perlmutter, the head of the US Copyright Office, told a Senate committee that the government should consider a rewrite of US copyright law. Should it? https://www. plagiarismtoday.com/2026/05/14 /is-it-time-to-rewrite-us-copyright-law/ # Copyright # FairUse # AI

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