Meta disputes allegations that a senior executive utilized BitTorrent to download thousands of copyrighted files for AI training, as a federal judge allows the $446 million infringement case to proceed.
Meta is currently embroiled in a high-stakes copyright infringement lawsuit brought by Strike 3 Holdings and Counterlife Media, which alleges that a Reality Labs executive used residential internet to torrent nearly 20,000 copyrighted adult films. The plaintiffs argue this material was misappropriated to train Meta's artificial intelligence systems, a claim the company denies, while the potential statutory damages could reach $446 million if willful infringement is proven. The case is further complicated by judicial skepticism, as a federal judge previously rejected Meta's motion to dismiss, n
Strike 3 Holdings alleges that a Meta Reality Labs executive used his home internet to torrent nearly 20,000 copyrighted adult films, which the plaintiffs claim were used to train Meta's artificial intelligence systems.
The lawsuit involves 2,973 films, with potential statutory damages reaching approximately $446 million if the plaintiffs prove willful infringement.
Meta has denied that the torrenting was conducted for AI training purposes and maintains that the residential downloads have not been tied to the company.
Meta is embroiled in a high-stakes copyright battle with Strike 3 Holdings, which alleges that a Reality Labs executive used a residential internet connection to torrent nearly 20,000 adult films. The plaintiffs argue this material was misappropriated to train Meta's artificial intelligence systems, potentially exposing the tech giant to $446 million in statutory damages.
Meta is being sued for alleged copyright infringement involving the unauthorized downloading and distribution of thousands of adult films via BitTorrent, which plaintiffs claim were used to train AI systems.