Trump's Copyright Office Shakeup Backfires | JQJO

Elon Musk and David Sacks' alleged attempt to install pro-AI leadership at the US Copyright Office backfired. Donald Trump, reportedly influenced by Musk, fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter. However, their replacements, Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves, are staunchly anti-tech and backed by the MAGA wing of the Republican Party. This unexpected outcome is a win for anti-tech populists who oppose AI companies' use of copyrighted material without payment. The legality of Trump's actions and the ongoing constitutional crisis surrounding the firings remain unresolved.