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Authors Sue Meta Over Llama 3's Pirated Data Use

3/20/2025

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Meta's controversial move to train its AI model, Llama 3, using the pirated Library Genesis database—boasting over 7.5 million books and 81 million research papers—has sparked a legal firestorm. Following CEO Mark Zuckerberg's approval, authors are now taking a stand, filing lawsuits against the tech giant for copyright infringement.

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Meta's controversial move to train its AI model, Llama 3, using the pirated Library Genesis database—boasting over 7.5 million books and 81 million research papers—has sparked a legal firestorm. Following CEO Mark Zuckerberg's approval, authors are now taking a stand, filing lawsuits against the tech giant for copyright infringement.