Hollywood stars are mobilizing in the face of a growing threat: artificial intelligence. In 2025, this revolutionary technology is arousing as many hopes as fears, particularly in the world of cinema. Renowned actors and directors are urging President Biden to regulate its development and protect the artistic professions.
The entertainment industry, already transformed by digital technology, sees AI as a major challenge for the future of human creativity. This article explores the reasons for this unprecedented mobilization and the crucial issues it raises for the entire film industry.
Hollywood creatives unite against AI giants
More than 400 iconic Hollywood figures, including filmmakers, actors, writers and musicians, have signed an open letter addressed to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Their major concern lies with attempts by artificial intelligence companies, such as Google and OpenAI, to circumvent traditional copyright laws. These creators fear that the weakening of legal protections will jeopardize the American creative industry, which is essential both economically and culturally. They stress that America’s global leadership in AI must not come at the expense of the value of its artistic community.
Copyright issues and the rise of AI
The open letter highlights creators’ concerns in the face of attempts by technology giants to redefine the legal framework of copyright. By allowing AI models to train on copyrighted works without authorization, these companies risk undermining decades of hard work by artists.
The signatories, who include Ben Stiller and Paul McCartney, insist that copyright protection is crucial to preserving the economic viability of the creative industries. They call for regulation that does not sacrifice creators’ rights to technological innovation, stressing the importance of maintaining a balance between progress and respect for intellectual rights.
Tech giants call for more flexible copyright rules
In their submissions to the OSTP, OpenAI and Google argued that US copyright law, particularly the principle of fair use, should allow AI companies to use copyrighted works without prior authorization.
OpenAI argued that fair use promotes AI development and suggested that the US should ensure that its copyright system continues to support US leadership in AI. For its part, Google stressed the importance of balanced rules, such as exceptions for text-and-data mining, which enable AI systems to learn from publicly available data and advance scientific research.
