Meta Faces Legal Action Over Copyright Violations in AI Use

The ongoing debate over the intersection of AI technologies and copyright law has intensified, particularly with the rise of generative AI models. A significant case involves Meta, which is facing legal action from authors and publishers for allegedly using pirated book data to train its AI models without authorization. In France, representative organizations of authors and publishers are prosecuting Meta for copyright violations, claiming the company used a database containing texts of nearly 200,000 works to enhance its AI capabilities. These legal challenges highlight broader concerns about copyright infringement in the AI sector, as authors argue that training AI on copyrighted works without consent is unlawful. Meanwhile, the EU is set to implement the AI Act in 2026, which aims to regulate AI technologies while respecting intellectual property rights. The UK is also reviewing its copyright laws to address these challenges and encourage innovation while protecting creators.