The US Copyright Office is currently operating without a permanent Register of Copyrights, leaving the agency rudderless during a period of significant change and increased importance. This leadership vacuum coincides with the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence, which has raised complex copyright issues related to training data, ownership of AI-generated content, and potential infringement. The Copyright Office's role in navigating these challenges is crucial, making the absence of a confirmed leader a matter of concern for legal scholars, tech companies, and artists alike.