Zuckerberg to Testify in Major AI Lawsuit

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed in a lawsuit accusing the company of copyright infringement to train its AI systems, following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Thomas Hixson. The class-action lawsuit, led by comedian Sarah Silverman and including prominent figures like Ta-Nehisi Coates and former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, alleges Meta illegally downloaded digital copies of books to train its AI technology without consent or compensation. Despite Meta's argument that Zuckerberg lacks unique knowledge about its AI operations, evidence of his direct involvement and supervision in AI initiatives justified his deposition. Prominent attorney David Boies has joined the plaintiffs' legal team, underscoring the case's significance. Similar lawsuits have been filed against other AI developers, including Microsoft and OpenAI. The outcome of these cases could have broad implications for the AI industry, especially concerning the fair use doctrine.