Source: Digital Watch Observatory

Digital Watch – The article reports that Meta (formerly Facebook) is facing a lawsuit in France over its use of copyright-protected content to train its generative AI systems. The case was filed by a coalition of authors, publishers, and rights organizations who argue that Meta scraped their works without permission or compensation.

The lawsuit could become a landmark case within the European copyright framework, testing the balance between innovation and intellectual property in the age of large-scale AI models. Plaintiffs claim the use of protected content violates both French and EU copyright laws, particularly in the absence of transparency and opt-out mechanisms.

Meta has defended its practices under fair use and innovation grounds, but the case may clarify how EU law treats AI training processes. The outcome could impact AI model development and training across Europe.