In a revelation that could change the course of this story, Meta has reportedly copped to utilizing a dataset from Bibliotik, one such shadow library. The implications? A nationwide class representing countless U.S. copyright holders whose works were sneakily used to feed LLaMA.
Meta’s AI Targeted : Allegations & Implications
This isn’t a simple case of ‘finders keepers’. The writers are throwing down the gauntlet, accusing Meta of direct and vicarious copyright infringement, underhanded removal of copyright info, and more. Their demands? Halt Meta in its tracks from future infringements and seek damages, the figures of which remain shrouded in mystery.
A Growing List of Adversaries
This is but a chapter in a larger saga. Both Meta and OpenAI find themselves embroiled in similar legal skirmishes, including class actions initiated by comedian Sarah Silverman, along with authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey. OpenAI’s response? A request to the California court to discard Silverman’s suit, dismissing it as baseless.
