Authors Challenge Microsoft Over AI Training with Pirated Books

Legal Action Against Microsoft

In a significant legal move, authors have filed a lawsuit against Microsoft. They claim that the tech giant used their copyrighted works to train its AI models without permission. The authors are not just seeking acknowledgment; they demand a court order to halt the alleged infringement. Additionally, they aim for damages that could reach $150,000 for each work involved in the case.

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This lawsuit raises important questions about copyright and technology. As AI continues to evolve, the methods of training these systems come under scrutiny. If the authors succeed, it could set a precedent for how companies utilize copyrighted material in their AI development.