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Access to literature is under threat from both the U.S. government and tech giants. Companies like Meta have exploited piracy sites to train their AI models, raising concerns about copyright infringement. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is moving to cut funding for public libraries, further jeopardizing access to books.
The Atlantic's investigation into Library Genesis reveals the extent of copyrighted material used for AI training. Authors are voicing their frustrations as their works are found in these datasets, while the government’s actions could lead to diminished library services. This situation highlights the tension between technological advancement and the preservation of literary access.
• Meta's AI models utilize millions of books from piracy sites.
• Trump's administration threatens funding for public libraries.
AI training involves using datasets, including copyrighted materials, to improve model performance.
A shadow library provides access to pirated content, often used for academic purposes.
Copyright infringement occurs when copyrighted works are used without permission, impacting authors and publishers.
Meta develops AI technologies, including Llama AI, which has faced scrutiny for copyright issues.
OpenAI creates AI models like ChatGPT, which have been accused of using copyrighted data for training.
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