The Digital Press

Strike 3 Holdings is suing Meta for allegedly using its copyrighted adult videos without permission to train AI models, accusing Meta of illegal BitTorrent distribution since 2018. The lawsuit demands $350 million, highlighting broader concerns about unauthorized use of copyrighted content in AI training.

Why it matters: The case exposes risks of copyright infringement and ethical issues in AI training data sourcing, especially with adult content involved.

The big picture: Meta’s AI ambitions rely on vast, sometimes unspecified, data sources, raising questions about legality and consent in data acquisition.

The stakes: If proven, Meta faces massive financial penalties and reputational damage, potentially impacting AI development practices industry-wide.

Commenters say: Many are skeptical about Meta's approach, debating whether this was a careless oversight or a deliberate tactic to bypass copyright restrictions.