Actress and tech startup co-founder Natasha Lyonne is spearheading a growing Hollywood movement urging the Trump administration to implement stronger protections for creators amid the rise of AI. Lyonne, known for her roles in Poker Face and Russian Doll, has mobilized an alliance of over 400 entertainers—including Paul McCartney, Ron Howard, and Ben Stiller—who’ve signed a request to preserve existing copyright frameworks before any AI-related changes are made.
Lyonne has repeatedly emphasized that the campaign is centered on ensuring artists receive fair compensation for their original work used in AI training. She’s highlighted that the letter to the administration supports maintaining robust intellectual property rights, discouraging the weakening of regulations for training large language models.
Beyond her acting career, Lyonne co-founded Asteria, an AI-driven animation studio, underscoring her vested interest in the intersection of technology and creative work. Her leadership in this advocacy reflects rising concern throughout the entertainment industry over how generative AI utilizes copyrighted content without explicit permission.
The group urges swift federal action to clarify and enforce copyright protections before further AI models are developed. Their message positions creators as essential stakeholders in shaping AI policy—ensuring that technological advancement does not come at the expense of artistic rights.