Meta is facing controversy as the company is accused of using thousands of copyrighted works to develop its artificial intelligence, Llama. Legal documents suggest that Mark Zuckerberg approved this approach, despite warnings from some colleagues. The ongoing debate raises concerns about the ethics and legality of training language models.
Artificial intelligence models have become a hot topic in the tech scene, showcasing increasingly sophisticated capabilities in generating text, images, and even videos. However, the line between "fair use" and illegal appropriation of protected content is becoming increasingly blurred. Plaintiffs, including well-known authors, criticize the use of their works without permission, particularly regarding a large collection of texts from LibGen, known for hosting pirated content.
Llama is designed to be a powerful AI model that competes with existing rivals, with Meta planning to train it on one of the world's fastest supercomputers. However, the lawsuit claims that part of the vast database originated from books and articles hosted on LibGen. Critics argue that Meta prioritized speed and efficiency over proper negotiations with rights holders, reigniting discussions about fair use and the balance between technological advancement and legal compliance.
