Source: Wired Italia

An Italian article summarizes the US court decision dismissing a copyright lawsuit against Meta over its use of books for AI model training. The court found Meta’s use of copyrighted works to be “transformative” and not a violation under current US copyright law, reinforcing the idea that AI training does not equal direct reproduction or infringement.

The judgment clarified that Meta’s AI models do not copy books verbatim but learn patterns to generate new content, a process covered by the US doctrine of fair use. Italian commentators highlight that this ruling could set a precedent impacting both American and European approaches to AI, copyright, and fair use debates.

The piece points out the ongoing legal and ethical debate over how to protect authors while fostering innovation, and notes that European lawmakers and creators are closely monitoring the implications of US jurisprudence for future policy decisions.