Overview

• 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.