Self-Publishing with ALLi
Meta Faces Backlash Over AI Training with Pirated Books; Unbound Shuts Down: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway
Mar 28, 2025
The podcast dives into the outrage among authors as they discover their works used without permission to train Meta's AI. A LibGen database raises significant copyright concerns, igniting discussions on intellectual property rights. It also reflects on the rise and fall of Unbound, highlighting the challenges faced by indie authors in the crowdfunding landscape and the competition from platforms like Kickstarter, while noting advancements in analytics. The conversation sheds light on the evolving landscape of self-publishing and its implications for creators.
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- The controversy over Meta's use of pirated books for AI training highlights crucial concerns about copyright and author rights in technology.
- Unbound's collapse and the rise of new platforms like Boundless indicate a shift towards more independent and customizable publishing models for authors.
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Concerns Over Copyright and AI Training
The use of LibGen, a repository of pirated books, raises significant concerns among authors regarding copyright and the ethical implications of AI training. Recently, it was revealed that Meta used LibGen’s database to train its Llama AI model, eliciting frustration from many authors whose works appeared in the database. This situation highlights the ongoing conflict between technological advancement and the rights of content creators, particularly as authors express their discontent over being excluded from the training process of AI models. The conversation is evolving, with some advocating for transparency and fairness to ensure that copyright holders are respected in the age of rapidly developing AI technologies.
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