Meta Accused of Torrenting Porn to Advance Its Goal of AI 'Superintelligence'
5 hours ago
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- Strike 3 Holdings is suing Meta for allegedly using its copyrighted adult videos to train AI models.
- Meta is accused of torrenting and seeding 2,396 of Strike 3's videos since 2018, making them accessible to minors.
- The lawsuit claims Meta used pirated content, including non-pornographic shows and potentially exploitative teen videos, for AI training.
- Strike 3 demands $350 million in statutory infringement penalties, citing 47 Meta-affiliated IP addresses.
- Meta denies the allegations, stating they do not believe Strike 3's claims are accurate.
- The case highlights broader concerns about AI companies using copyrighted material without permission.
- Legal experts suggest the case could set a significant precedent for copyright infringement in AI training.
- Meta's AI ambitions, including its 'superintelligence' goals, are under scrutiny due to the lawsuit.
- Previous rulings on similar cases have left room for Strike 3 to present a stronger argument.
- The lawsuit underscores the ethical and legal challenges of using pirated content for AI development.