Overview

• Court filings reveal that Mark Zuckerberg approved the use of the LibGen dataset, containing over 7.5 million pirated books, to train Meta's AI models despite internal warnings about its legality.
• Authors, including Australian writers, discovered their works were used without permission, sparking outrage and demands for compensation and legal action.
• Meta defends its actions under the concept of 'fair use,' but critics argue this justification is exploitative and undermines creators' rights.
• Class-action lawsuits have been filed in the United States, with new legal actions emerging in France, as global pressure mounts on Meta to address copyright violations.
• Advocacy groups and authors are urging governments to implement AI-specific legislation to safeguard intellectual property and ensure fair treatment for creators.