Two men, allegedly newly appointed officials from the Trump administration, attempted to enter the US Copyright Office following the recent dismissal of director Shira Perlmutter. Perlmutter's firing came after a report raised concerns regarding the legality of using copyrighted materials for artificial intelligence training. The men claimed to hold roles as deputy librarian and acting director, though their identities remain unverified. Although Capitol Police prevented their entry, conflicting accounts exist regarding whether any escorting occurred. No confirmation from the Department of Justice or White House about the menâs claims has been provided.
The two men claiming to be new officials of the Trump administration tried to enter the Copyright Office, claiming appointments shortly after the previous director was fired.
Sources confirmed Capitol Police did not allow the men access, though there were conflicting reports on whether they escorted them out of the building.
The incident follows the firing of Shira Perlmutter, whose agency released a concerning report about copyrights and artificial intelligence just before she was dismissed.
There were no immediate confirmations from the Department of Justice or the White House about the legitimacy of the men claiming new roles in the Copyright Office.
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