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Meta ‘stole’ my book to train its AI – but there’s a bigger problem
- Shadow libraries are online archives of pirated books and writings used to train AI models, such as Meta's LLaMA 3.
- Meta's use of books from LibGen, a shadow library, to train AI models has sparked controversies and legal disputes.
- Authors feel violated as their works are used without consent or compensation for training AI.
- Meta argues that training AI on copyrighted material falls under fair use, but legal battles in the UK and US are ongoing.
- The situation raises questions about the devaluation of creativity and the exploitation of intellectual property in the AI era.
- Meta's profit-driven motives clash with authors' rights and the sanctity of creativity as AI mimics human expression.
- AI's ability to replicate styles and generate content raises concerns about artistry, consent, and the impact on future creators.
- The reliance on AI for creating art risks diminishing the authenticity and emotional depth inherent in human creativity.
- Creativity is being redefined in the AI age, where machines mimic but lack the essence of human creation and expression.
- The danger lies in losing the essence of artistry, originality, and human connection in a world where AI monetizes creativity.
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