News Corp Accuses AI of Exploiting Trump’s “Art of the Deal” for Profit

News Corp publicly warned that artificial intelligence engines are pilfering the intellectual property from Donald Trump’s bestselling book, “The Art of the Deal,” along with his other published works. In its latest earnings report, the media conglomerate underscored the urgent need to safeguard intellectual property as AI technologies increasingly ingest published materials without compensation, undercutting future book sales. The warning comes amid a fresh push by the White House to ease AI regulations as part of Trump’s “AI action plan,” and as News Corp navigates ongoing legal battles against AI firms for unauthorized content use. CEO Robert Thomson described current relations with AI companies as a balance between negotiation and litigation, reiterating the company’s commitment to defending its rights. The broader media landscape remains tense, with outlets pressing for compensation and clearer copyright protections in the face of rapid AI advancement.

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