A Lawsuit Accuses Meta Platforms Inc. of Using Authors’ Work to Train AI
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, is facing a lawsuit filed by authors Richard Kadrey, Sarah Silverman, and Christopher Golden. The authors claim that Meta’s latest artificial intelligence tool, LLaMA, used their work for training purposes without their consent. They allege that LLaMA copied massive amounts of text from various sources, including their books. According to the authors, Meta has benefited financially from this unauthorized use of their materials.
“Plaintiffs allege ‘on information and belief’ that Meta has ‘benefited financially’ from this noncommercial release of LLaMA.”
Meta argues that copyright law does not protect facts or the structure of information in books. It also emphasizes that the authors’ books constituted a very small fraction of LLaMA’s training data. Meta compares its use of texts for language modeling to Google’s use of books for its search tool, citing the Authors Guild v. Google, Inc. case which ruled it as fair use.
LLaMA will be available to academic researchers and individuals associated with government, civil society, and academia for studying and research purposes.
Users Should Stay Informed About AI Risks
As disputes and ethical concerns surrounding AI continue to arise, intellectual property lawyer Jennifer Maisel advises users to be cautious when using output from generative AI tools. She recommends carefully reviewing agreements with software providers to avoid potential copyright infringement claims. Meanwhile, billionaire investor Ray Dalio predicts that AI will significantly disrupt the job market within five years. Dalio believes it will contribute to advancements in productivity, education, healthcare, and may even lead to a three-day workweek.
Hot Take: The Implications of AI’s Unauthorized Use of Authors’ Work
The lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. raises important questions about the use of copyrighted material in training artificial intelligence. It highlights the need for clearer regulations and guidelines to protect authors’ rights while enabling technological advancements. As AI continues to evolve, it is crucial for users to stay informed about the risks and ethical considerations associated with its use. Striking a balance between innovation and respecting intellectual property is essential for a sustainable future where AI benefits society without infringing on creators’ rights.
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