Publishers Sue Meta Over Pirated Books for AI Training
Five major book publishers filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta, alleging that CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally authorized the use of pirated books to train the company's Llama AI models. The complaint names Zuckerberg individually, claiming he 'personally authorized and actively encouraged' copyright infringement. Scott Turow serves as class lead. Separately, the Venice Biennale opens under pressure, with Russia's controversial pavilion featuring a folk ensemble singing under flowers. Notable deaths include Ted Turner, CNN founder, at 87, and María Nieves Rego, tango revivalist, at 91. In Tokyo, fans pray at a 1,000-year-old shrine for concert tickets.
Key facts
- Five major publishers filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta.
- Mark Zuckerberg is named individually in the complaint.
- The complaint alleges Zuckerberg 'personally authorized and actively encouraged' use of pirated books for Llama training.
- Scott Turow is the class lead.
- The Venice Biennale opens Saturday under unusual pressure.
- Russia's pavilion features a folk ensemble singing under flowers.
- Ted Turner, CNN founder, died at 87.
- María Nieves Rego, who helped ignite a worldwide tango revival, died at 91.
- In Tokyo, fans pray at a 1,000-year-old shrine for concert tickets.
Entities
Artists
- María Nieves Rego
- Ted Turner
Institutions
- Meta
- Llama
- Venice Biennale
- CNN
- ArtsJournal
- AP
- Washington Post
- The Conversation
- The New York Times
- Los Angeles Times
- BBC
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Tokyo
- Japan