Daily Tech News Show Microsoft Faces Its Own Pirate Books AI Lawsuit - DTNSB 5048
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Jun 26, 2025 Creative Commons introduces CC Signals, aiming to streamline dataset sharing. A striking discussion unfolds around Microsoft’s alleged use of pirated digital books for AI training, sparking a copyright controversy. The challenges faced by authors in the AI realm are laid bare. Meanwhile, Intel’s automotive division faces closure, resulting in layoffs, and Epic Games must pay refunds over Fortnite purchases. In a unique twist, researchers teach seals to play video games, revealing their underwater navigation skills, while YouTube unveils new AI features for enhanced user experience.
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Microsoft AI Training Suit
- Microsoft faces a lawsuit over allegedly using nearly 200,000 pirated digital books to train its Megatron AI model.
- The case focuses on whether the training data was legally acquired or sourced from piracy like BitTorrent.
Meta Copyright Suit Dismissed
- A judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Meta but criticized the narrow arguments and suggested the ruling isn't a green light for copyright use.
- This shows the ongoing legal uncertainty regarding AI training datasets and fair use claims.
Fair Use Defense Challenges
- Fair use is an affirmative defense, meaning accused parties must prove their right to use copyrighted materials.
- AI training copyright lawsuits could drag on many years due to complex legal battles and unclear resolutions.