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Meta Platforms is currently facing a lawsuit for using copyrighted books without permission from authors to train its AI language model, Llama. Chat logs suggest Meta knew about legal risks but used the content for AI training. The lawsuit could impact AI industry practices, especially in how companies source and disclose data for AI model training. Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is currently facing a significant legal battle.  Some authors, including comedian Sarah Silverman and Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Chabon, have consolidated their lawsuits against Meta, alleging the unauthorized use of their copyrighted works.  These authors assert that Meta used their books without permission to train its artificial intelligence language model, Llama. See Also: AMD Launches Instinct MI300 Series To Compete In The AI Accelerator Market Details Of The Lawsuit The lawsuit, filed on December 11, intensifies the scrutiny over Meta’s practices in developing AI technologies. A critical component of the lawsuit is the inclusion of chat logs from a Meta-affiliated researcher.  These logs, discussed in a Discord server, suggest that Meta was aware its use of the books might contravene U.S. copyright law.  Researcher Tim Dettmers, a doctoral student at the University of Washington, is quoted in these logs discussing the legal implications of using copyrighted materials as training data for AI models. In 2021, Dettmers mentioned discussions with Meta’s legal department regarding the legality of using book files for training. The logs reveal that Meta’s lawyers had expressed concerns about using such data, indicating a potential awareness of the legal risks involved. Impact on the AI Industry This lawsuit comes amidst a growing number of legal challenges faced by tech companies over their use of copyrighted content to train generative AI models.  These models, which have gained global attention and spurred substantial investment, are…

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