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Professors Unite Against Meta's Unlicensed AI Training

4/11/2025

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Professors have rallied together, filing an amicus brief in support of authors taking legal action against Meta for allegedly using their e-books to train AI without consent. They contend that Meta's fair use defense is unfounded. Meanwhile, a forum underscored the importance of ethical AI practices, advocating for licensing to safeguard creators' rights, reflecting a public outcry against unlicensed AI training.

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Professors have rallied together, filing an amicus brief in support of authors taking legal action against Meta for allegedly using their e-books to train AI without consent. They contend that Meta's fair use defense is unfounded. Meanwhile, a forum underscored the importance of ethical AI practices, advocating for licensing to safeguard creators' rights, reflecting a public outcry against unlicensed AI training.