French Publishers and Authors Sue Meta Over AI Copyright Violations

Three French trade groups allege Meta unlawfully used copyrighted works to train its AI models, marking the first lawsuit of its kind in France.

The National Publishing Union, National Union of Authors and Composers, and Society of People of Letters filed the lawsuit in a Paris court this week.
The groups accuse Meta of using copyrighted content without authorization to train its generative AI systems, describing the practice as 'monumental looting.'
The plaintiffs demand the removal of all unauthorized data directories used by Meta for AI training.
This legal action highlights the growing global tension between creative industries and tech companies over AI-related copyright issues.
Meta has not responded to requests for comment on the lawsuit, which comes as similar cases progress in the United States and other countries.