To help train AI models, Meta and other tech companies have downloaded and shared pirated books via BitTorrent from Anna’s Archive and other shadow libraries. In an ongoing lawsuit, Meta now argues that uploading pirated books to strangers via BitTorrent qualifies as fair use. The company also stresses that the data helped establish U.S. global leadership in AI.
the underlying justification is so sickening.
“Breaking the law is OK if it’s profitable”
there is no such thing as “rule of law”
Always was. Only the scale is new.
it was never so balanced open. “Should twitter be banned for breaking CSAM laws?” WHY IS IT A PUBLIC DEBATE, IT SHOULD BE A “DUH!”.