Meta Defends Employee Porn Downloads in AI Lawsuit as 'Personal Use'

2 days ago7 min read

Meta has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its employees systematically downloaded pornography from copyright holder Strike 3 Holdings for AI training, instead claiming any such downloads were for 'personal use. ' This defense places the company at the center of a critical legal battle over AI development practices and intellectual property rights.The case highlights the growing tension between the massive data requirements for training generative AI models and established copyright protections. In its court filing, Meta argues that any downloads of Strike 3's content were unauthorized actions by individual employees rather than part of a corporate-sanctioned data collection program.This 'rogue employee' defense raises significant questions about corporate accountability in AI development, particularly given the centralized nature of data aggregation required for building advanced AI systems. Legal experts note that if successful, Meta's argument could create a substantial loophole allowing companies to distance themselves from ethically questionable data sourcing practices.Conversely, if the case proceeds and reveals systematic corporate involvement, it could trigger widespread litigation from content creators across multiple industries. The outcome may influence ongoing regulatory efforts in the EU and U.S. to establish AI governance frameworks, potentially forcing faster development of rules specifically addressing data sourcing practices for artificial intelligence training.

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