Judge allows authors’ AI copyright lawsuit against Meta to move forward
TechCrunchMAR 7
French Publishers Sue Meta Over AI Copyright Infringement
Above: A laptop keyboard and Meta logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on March 12, 2025. Image copyright: Jakub Porzycki/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
The unauthorized use of copyrighted works by tech giants constitutes monumental looting of cultural heritage, threatening the livelihood of creators and the integrity of the publishing industry. AI-generated fake books pose unfair competition to authentic works, while the unauthorized training of AI models on copyrighted content undermines the fundamental principles of intellectual property protection.
Narrative B
The use of published works for AI training falls under fair use principles, as it transforms the original content into new applications that benefit society. The development of AI technology requires access to diverse training data to improve services and create innovative solutions for users across social media platforms.