Meta has paused its efforts to license books for AI training, according to recent court filings. This move comes amidst a lawsuit against Meta for allegedly misusing copyrighted books to train its AI models.
The lawsuit claims that Meta downloaded large datasets from sites like LibGen and Z-Library, which host pirated books. In fact, court documents reveal that Meta torrented at least 81.7 terabytes of data from these shadow libraries.
Meta had initially planned to license books from publishers to train its AI models, but these efforts have been put on hold. The company maintains that its use of copyrighted material falls under fair use, but the latest evidence suggests that Meta may have knowingly violated copyright laws.
The case has significant implications for the AI industry, as it raises questions about the use of copyrighted material for AI training. If Meta is found to have violated copyright laws, it could set a precedent for how AI companies acquire and train on copyrighted material.
