Authors demand Meta's AI training data in copyright lawsuit - CO/AI
Meta faces allegations of using BitTorrent to download and distribute pirated books for AI training, leading to new developments in an ongoing copyright lawsuit filed by authors.
Core allegations:
Authors have filed a class action lawsuit against Meta for using their works without permission in AI training.
New legal developments:
United States District Judge Vince Chhabria has allowed authors to amend their complaint to include allegations about Meta’s use of BitTorrent to obtain training data.
Discovery requests:
The plaintiffs are seeking detailed information about Meta’s BitTorrent activities.
Internal concerns:
Evidence suggests some Meta employees expressed reservations about the company’s torrenting practices.
Legal implications:
The addition of BitTorrent-related allegations introduces new complexities to Meta’s fair use defense.
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