Publishers Sue Google Over AI Training on Copyrighted Works

Several publishing companies and authors, including prominent names such as Hachette and Scott Turow, have initiated a class action lawsuit against Google in the Southern District of New York. They accuse the tech giant of illegally utilizing their copyrighted materials to develop its AI model, Gemini. The plaintiffs assert that Google altered or omitted copyright details to conceal its actions. Furthermore, internal communications from Google express concerns over the potential for significant legal consequences and fines reaching $100 billion. This lawsuit follows others in the AI sector but could lead to a distinct resolution given Google's relationships with the publishing industry.