News Corporation has recently warned the former president that his books, especially "The Art of the Deal," are being consumed in large quantities by artificial intelligence. The company, owned by billionaire Rupert Murdoch, has numerous newspapers and television stations, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post. Although Trump's books are mainly published by other publishers, News Corporation's concern about this issue is clearly related to its publishing business.
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In the recent quarterly financial report, News Corporation stated, "In the age of artificial intelligence, we must value intellectual property rights in order to realize potential together." The statement mentioned that even the former president of the United States is not immune from "obvious theft." Although Trump's books continue to sell well, he believes that artificial intelligence engines are profiting from Trump's ideas, eroding his concepts, thereby weakening future book sales. News Corporation vividly describes this phenomenon as "The Art of the Deal" becoming "The Art of Theft."
In recent years, several media organizations have sued artificial intelligence companies, accusing them of using their content for training without permission. For example, The New York Times sued OpenAI, and the court rejected OpenAI's request to dismiss the lawsuit in May. News Corporation's warning to Trump comes at a time when the White House announced its "Artificial Intelligence Action Plan," aiming to relax the artificial intelligence regulations implemented by Trump during the Biden administration.
Robert Thompson, CEO of News Corporation, said in a conference call that the company is conducting "high-level negotiations" with multiple artificial intelligence companies. He pointed out that many companies have realized that purchasing intellectual property is as important as obtaining semiconductors or ensuring a stable energy supply, emphasizing that the company prefers to protect its rights through cooperation rather than litigation.
Amid the tense relationship between News Corporation and the White House, Trump also sued The Wall Street Journal, accusing the newspaper of reporting that he sent inappropriate birthday greetings to the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein was false and defamatory. This case is awaiting the judge's decision on whether to dismiss it.
Recently, News Corporation's quarterly financial report exceeded expectations, mainly due to the growth of digital subscriptions such as The Wall Street Journal. At the same time, the company announced that it will launch the "California Post" in California in early 2026, becoming a sister newspaper to The New York Post.
Key Points:
📚 The content of former president Trump's books is being stolen by artificial intelligence, especially "The Art of the Deal."
⚖️ News Corporation issued a warning, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property, calling for the protection of original content.
📈 News Corporation's financial report exceeded expectations, and it plans to launch a new newspaper to expand the market.