Salesforce, the leading cloud-computing giant, now finds itself at the center of a heated legal battle. Two authors have filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the company. They claim Salesforce used thousands of books—without permission—to train its artificial intelligence software.
Authors Take a Stand Against AI Misuse
The lawsuit highlights growing concerns in the creative community regarding AI technologies. Many authors argue that tech companies are profiting from their hard work without fair compensation or consent. The authors behind the lawsuit believe that Salesforce’s AI models learned from copyrighted books, potentially infringing upon intellectual property rights.
What’s Next for AI and Copyright Law?
This case could set a significant precedent for how companies use content to train their AI systems. The outcome may shape future regulations around AI and copyright, impacting authors, developers, and tech giants alike.
Sources: Reuters