Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and X owner Elon Musk have ignited controversy by advocating for the abolition of all intellectual property (IP) laws. Dorsey posted on X, "Delete all IP law," to which Musk responded, "I agree." Their remarks have fueled a heated debate over the future of copyright, patents, and trademarks in the AI era.
The AI copyright battleThe timing of their statements coincides with growing legal scrutiny of AI companies, which have been accused of using copyrighted material without permission to train their models. Lawsuits against OpenAI, Google, and Meta argue that AI-generated content often closely resembles original works, raising concerns about copyright infringement .
Dorsey and Musk’s stance aligns with Silicon Valley’s push for looser IP regulations, with AI firms arguing that restricting access to copyrighted data stifles innovation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has previously warned that strict IP laws could hinder America’s technological leadership, while Google has cautioned against adopting Europe’s stricter copyright policies.
Artists and creators push backHowever, their call to eliminate IP laws has faced strong opposition from artists, writers, and musicians. Over 50,000 creatives, including Thom Yorke, James Patterson, and Julianne Moore, have signed an open letter condemning AI’s unlicensed use of creative works. Hollywood figures such as Ron Howard, Paul McCartney, and Cynthia Erivo have also petitioned the White House to prevent AI companies from freely using copyrighted material.
Legal experts argue that IP laws exist to protect creators, ensuring they receive recognition and compensation for their work. Atreya Mathur, director of Legal Research at the Center for Art Law, told TechCrunch, "Eliminating IP laws would devalue the labor and rights of creators, including those whose work powers these technologies."
delete all IP law
— jack (@jack) April 11, 2025
I agree
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 11, 2025
The AI copyright battleThe timing of their statements coincides with growing legal scrutiny of AI companies, which have been accused of using copyrighted material without permission to train their models. Lawsuits against OpenAI, Google, and Meta argue that AI-generated content often closely resembles original works, raising concerns about copyright infringement .
Dorsey and Musk’s stance aligns with Silicon Valley’s push for looser IP regulations, with AI firms arguing that restricting access to copyrighted data stifles innovation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has previously warned that strict IP laws could hinder America’s technological leadership, while Google has cautioned against adopting Europe’s stricter copyright policies.
Artists and creators push backHowever, their call to eliminate IP laws has faced strong opposition from artists, writers, and musicians. Over 50,000 creatives, including Thom Yorke, James Patterson, and Julianne Moore, have signed an open letter condemning AI’s unlicensed use of creative works. Hollywood figures such as Ron Howard, Paul McCartney, and Cynthia Erivo have also petitioned the White House to prevent AI companies from freely using copyrighted material.
Legal experts argue that IP laws exist to protect creators, ensuring they receive recognition and compensation for their work. Atreya Mathur, director of Legal Research at the Center for Art Law, told TechCrunch, "Eliminating IP laws would devalue the labor and rights of creators, including those whose work powers these technologies."
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