Australian authors are outraged after discovering that Meta may have utilized their books without consent to train its AI systems.
‘No consent’: Australian authors ‘livid’ that Meta may have used their books to train AI
March 25, 2025
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It’s understandable that Australian authors are upset about their works being used without consent to train AI systems. Intellectual property rights are crucial for protecting creators’ interests, and many authors feel that their contributions should be acknowledged and compensated. The debate surrounding AI training datasets is complex, involving issues of copyright, fair use, and the ethics of AI development. It’s essential for corporations like Meta to establish clear guidelines and agreements with authors to ensure that their work is respected and that they receive appropriate recognition and remuneration. Open conversations about these issues could lead to fairer practices in the use of creative content in AI training.