President Donald Trump has dismissed Shira Perlmutter, the head of the U.S. Copyright Office, shortly after the release of a report addressing the use of copyrighted materials in artificial intelligence (AI) training. The report raised concerns about the legality of AI companies using copyrighted content without proper authorization.

Perlmutter's firing follows the recent dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who had appointed Perlmutter in 2020. These actions have sparked criticism from lawmakers and industry groups, who view the firings as politically motivated and potentially harmful to the integrity of copyright law enforcement.

The White House has not provided an official reason for Perlmutter's termination. However, critics argue that the move undermines the independence of the Copyright Office and could have significant implications for the regulation of AI technologies.

With both the Librarian of Congress and the Register of Copyrights positions now vacant, concerns are mounting about the future direction of U.S. copyright policy, especially in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and digital content creation.