Meta sued over Llama AI model development

Publishers sue Meta over AI training with pirated books

Major publishers including Elsevier, McGraw Hill, and Hachette sued Meta on Tuesday. They claim the company used millions of pirated books and journal articles to train its Llama AI models. This new lawsuit joins earlier legal actions led by individual authors. Meta argues that using copyrighted material for AI training counts as fair use. The company plans to fight the class-action lawsuit in court.

Publishers file lawsuit against Meta for AI copyright claims

A group of leading publishers filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court. The plaintiffs include Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan, McGraw Hill, and author Scott Turow. They allege Meta pirated millions of books and journals without permission to train its Llama models. Specific works mentioned in the suit include novels by N.K. Jemisin and Peter Brown. Meta responded by stating that AI training on copyrighted material qualifies as fair use. The company said it would contest the lawsuit aggressively.

Publishers and author Scott Turow sue Meta over AI

Five major publishers and author Scott Turow sued Meta Platforms and CEO Mark Zuckerberg in Manhattan. The group alleges Meta illegally used millions of copyrighted words to train its Llama AI models. The lawsuit claims Zuckerberg personally authorized this infringement. Plaintiffs argue that AI-generated content is flooding Amazon and hurting human authors. They cited specific authors like V.E. Schwab and Lemony Snicket as victims. Meta denied the claims and said it would fight the lawsuit.

Publishers accuse Meta of using pirate sites for AI training

Five major publishing houses filed a class action lawsuit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg in the US. They allege Meta used protected works from pirate libraries like LibGen and Anna's Archive to train its Llama models. The complaint also mentions broad web scrapes of subscription-only material. The lawsuit centers on whether copying content for AI training is fair use or requires permission. Publishers argue this practice harms the market for human-authored books.

US publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI

United States publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan, and McGraw-Hill sued Meta in Manhattan Federal Court. They allege Meta misused their books and journal articles to train its Llama AI model. The plaintiffs, along with author Scott Turow, claim Meta pirated millions of works without permission. Specific novels mentioned include The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin and The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. The Association of American Publishers called this mass-scale infringement unacceptable. Meta spokespersons did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Publishers and Scott Turow sue Meta and Zuckerberg

Five publishers and author Scott Turow filed a lawsuit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg in New York. The suit alleges Meta illegally torrented millions of books from pirate sites to train its Llama AI system. Plaintiffs claim Zuckerberg personally authorized and encouraged this massive copyright infringement. The lawsuit states Meta considered paying for licenses but stopped after Zuckerberg instructed them to pursue a fair use strategy instead. Meta responded by saying courts have found AI training to be fair use. The company promised to fight the lawsuit aggressively.

Publishers sue Meta over Llama AI training copyright

A group of publishers sued Meta in a US federal court over its Llama AI model. They claim Meta used their copyrighted content without permission to train the AI. The lawsuit alleges this violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Meta argues that using copyrighted material is necessary for developing its AI technology and counts as fair use. The case is part of a larger debate about AI training and copyright law. The publishers seek damages and an injunction to stop Meta from using their content.

Class action accuses Meta of pirating books for AI

A class action lawsuit accuses Meta of illegally torrenting millions of copyrighted books from pirate sites. The suit was filed in the Southern District of New York by five publishers and one author. Allegations include mass scraping of internet content and removing copyright management information. The complaint claims Meta abandoned licensing negotiations at Mark Zuckerberg's direction to use piracy instead. The lawsuit names several authors whose work was allegedly used to train the Llama model.

Miivo Holdings launches AI tool for B2B lead generation

Miivo Holdings Corp launched Miivo Sales Leads, a new AI-powered product for small and mid-market businesses. The tool allows users to search for target companies and generate contact lists with verified emails and phone numbers. CEO Alexander Damouni said the product helps businesses fill their sales pipelines without manual effort. It is a self-serve solution that does not require onboarding support. This launch extends Miivo's platform into the sales function beyond its existing financial intelligence tools.

Miivo launches AI sales leads platform for small businesses

Miivo Holdings CEO Alex Damouni announced the launch of Miivo Sales Leads, a standalone AI platform for B2B prospecting. The tool helps small and mid-market businesses generate high-quality sales leads using artificial intelligence. Users can search for target companies and instantly get enriched contact lists with job titles and verified emails. The product is fully self-serve and requires no onboarding or technical integration. This new offering expands Miivo's capabilities into sales and revenue generation for its customers.

Hawaii passes AI disclosure and safety act for children

The Hawaii State Legislature passed the Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act on Wednesday. The law requires AI platform operators to disclose when users are talking to an AI instead of a human. It includes special protections for minors against manipulative techniques and explicit content. Operators must provide tools for parents to manage screen time and account settings. The bill also mandates protocols to help users expressing suicidal thoughts by connecting them to crisis resources.

Pennsylvania bill requires AI content disclosure for sales

State Rep. Chris Pielli's legislation H.B. 95 advanced out of the Pennsylvania House Communications and Technology Committee. The bill would require companies to disclose content generated by artificial intelligence when selling consumer goods. This move aims to increase transparency about AI-generated materials in the marketplace. The legislation is part of a growing trend of state laws regulating AI usage and disclosure.

Cybersecurity firms buy AI agents and browser security tools

Major cybersecurity companies are acquiring startups focused on AI agents and browser security. Palo Alto Networks bought Portkey to secure connections between AI agents and other tools. CrowdStrike plans to acquire Seraphic for browser runtime security to protect against phishing and session hijacking. Check Point made several small acquisitions to build new AI security tools for enterprises. OpenAI acquired Promptfoo to test large language models against prompt injection risks. These moves show a race to secure the new AI layer in cybersecurity.

Greenhouse launches MCP to connect AI tools safely

Greenhouse launched the Greenhouse MCP to let hiring teams connect AI tools safely to their platform. This standard allows approved AI agents to access hiring data with proper permissions and audit trails. Teams can automate workflows like pipeline analysis and generate compliance-ready audit narratives. The tool supports conversational prompts for complex investigations across multiple jobs. Greenhouse emphasizes structure and governance to ensure AI strengthens hiring without creating security risks.

AI investment grows while job creation promises lag

Investors are pouring more money into artificial intelligence despite promises of a jobs revival. The debate focuses on whether policy pledges to rebuild employment match the speed of private capital flowing into AI firms. There is tension between the rapid growth of AI investment and the slower pace of job creation. Questions remain about who benefits from this surge in funding and when workers will see gains.

Investors navigate AI-led stock market trends

The Investment Committee is debating whether AI stocks can carry the entire market. Investors are trying to figure out how to position their portfolios in this new environment. The discussion centers on the potential of AI companies to drive future market growth. Analysts are examining if AI stocks can sustain their current momentum or if the market needs broader support.

Student research shows AI funds take more risk for returns

Central Michigan University student Holly Ireton presented research on AI in asset management. Her study compared AI-powered mutual funds with traditional quantitative hedge funds. She found both types of funds use big data but make decisions differently. The research showed their returns are highly correlated because they respond to the same market trends. However, AI-powered funds achieved higher returns by taking on more systematic market risk. The study suggests AI funds do not outperform due to better stock selection but because of higher risk exposure.

Microsoft stock could make a comeback this year

Microsoft stock has dropped around 15% in 2026 while other AI stocks hit all-time highs. The company recently reported solid quarterly results with revenue up 18% and operating income up 20%. Analysts believe Microsoft belongs at fresh all-time highs based on its strong performance and historical valuation. Investors are encouraged to take advantage of the current low price. The stock is expected to make a monster comeback and reach new highs by the end of 2026.

AI dominates insurance tech funding in first quarter

Gallagher Re reports that AI-focused InsurTech companies received 95.2% of total funding in the first quarter of 2026. These firms raised USD 1.55 billion across 68 transactions. Early-stage investment rose significantly by 36.1% compared to the previous quarter. Life and Health InsurTech funding nearly doubled, while Property and Casualty funding declined by 31%. Gallagher Re notes that AI and InsurTech are becoming almost synonymous in the industry. The report highlights the growing demand for AI liability insurance as companies adopt these technologies.

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