Meta emails reveal that he downloaded 81.7 TB of books with copyright via Bittorrent to train their AI models

In the legal process Kadrey against goal Mark Zuckerberg’s company is accused of having used works protected by copyright to train their artificial intelligence models. A few weeks ago it was revealed that Zuckerberg had approved to use pirate booksbut now new and powerful evidence of this looting arrive. Revealed emails. He “Appendix a“The case includes several mail email messages from the finish Do that data collection in October 2022. “Download with torrents from a company’s laptop does not seem a good idea”. In April 2023 Nikolay Bashlykov, one of those responsible for carrying out this data collection, joking including emojis and indicated that the company would have to be careful with the IP from which they downloaded the data. Goal knew the risks. In September of that year Bashlykov already stopped using emoticons and warned that using torrents would imply acting as “seeds” so that others also download them, and “that might not be legally legally.” These debates are proof that Meta knew that this type of activity was illegal, according to the authors who have sued the company. Erasing the footprints. In a Internal message Meta Frank Zhang researcher indicated how the company avoided using its servers by downloading this data set to “avoid” “the risk that anyone can draw the seed” and who downloaded that data. 81.7 TB of data. As they point out In Ars TechnicaThe evidence shows that Meta downloaded at least 81.7 the terabytes of data from various libraries offered by those books protected by copyright. In a New document The legal process indicated that at least 35.7 TB had been downloaded from sites such as Z-Library or Libgen (which It ended up closing last summer). Goal wants to dismiss those charges. Goal has presented a motion to dismiss those accusations indicating that there was no evidence that any book was downloaded by finishing employees through Torrent or that they were later distributed by goal. In Xataka we have contacted the company, and we will update this news if we receive comments on the case. Loot on the Internet fire. These data affect the debatable practices that AI companies are using to train their models. We saw it With Googleand of course also with Openai, who used millions of texts to train Chatgpt, and Many of them had copyright. Perplexity was in the spotlight after discovering that He skipped the bullfighter Internet rules to avoid payment walls and feed your AI model. Internet robberies are being normalized. The amazing thing about all this is that the fact that all companies are skipping the norms and violating copyright seems to be normalizing the looting of the Internet. It almost does not give time to scandal and we give it almost as a policy of consummate facts to be able to follow ours. Is this really a “fair use”? All companies are shielded in the concept of “fair use” (“Fair Use”). This concept developed in Anglo -Saxon law allows the limited use of protected material without being necessary to ask for permission to do so. Copyright rapes have not stopped arriving in the world of generative AI, but they seem to be in the background while these giants thrive. In Xataka | 5,000 “tokens” of my blog are being used to train an AI. I have not given my permission

X and Meta will continue the fight against fake news in the EU

The inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States for the second time may represent a before and after in the technology sector. With Elon Musk in government and the prominent presence of all the great technological leaders at the ceremony, from Google’s Sundar Pichai to Apple’s Tim Cook, passing through Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, the influence of the sector in the beginning legislature is beyond any doubt. And the first thing these tech leaders want is to eliminate the policies and laws that they feel have constrained them in recent years, and that includes fighting misinformation and fake news. Elon Musk himself was the first to declare war against fact-checkersjournalists and organizations dedicated to checking errors and ‘fake news’ published on social networks. Mark Zuckerberg got on his bandwagon, making a 180-degree turn from everything he had defended in recent years and betting on ‘freedom’ and community notes; In other words, they are the users themselves decide what is true. Community notes have been praised on social network It is not a perfect system, but some users believe that it is better than leaving this work in the hands of professionals. However, In Spain we will not see any of these changesat least for now; These businessmen seem to be living a double life, in which they change their minds depending on the political leader they are talking to. In the European Union, technology companies will not only continue with the same policy against fake news as before, but they have committed to investing and betting more on the same verification of information that they now consider malicious in the United States. Both Meta and X, through Google, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn and other Internet platforms have signed a code of conduct to combat hate and illegal speech on the Internet. The interesting thing is that they have not been forced to do so: it was a voluntary measure and not a law, although it has been created by the European Commission as part of the new Digital Services Law (DSA) launched last year. Manuel Ramirez / Grok The Free Android The DSA implemented a series of requirements for platforms, especially the largest ones and those that manage a greater amount of European user data, considered ‘gatekeepers’. The new code of conduct is based on these measures and expands them, so the companies that have signed it have committed to taking more measures against disinformation and hate speech from which they are legally required. However, it must be clarified that, being a voluntary measure, companies that fail to comply will not suffer any repercussions, and They can leave the agreement at any time; In fact, that’s just what Elon Musk did with

Meta is paying content creators up to $50,000 a month to post more on Instagram and Facebook

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is implementing a Aggressive strategy to attract top TikTok content creators. According to recent reports, the company is offering payments of up to $50,000 per month to those who commit to actively publishing on its platforms. This movement seeks to consolidate Instagram and Facebook as attractive destinations for creators and their followers. The initiative arises in the middle of a fierce competition in the social media marketwhere platforms fight to capture users’ attention through exclusive, high-quality content. Meta, aware of the popularity of TikTok, seeks to attract the most influential creators of this platform to strengthen its offer and gain ground in a highly competitive sector. The context of uncertainty for TikTok Meta’s offer is developed in a complicated scenario for TikTokespecially in the United States, where the platform faces political and regulatory pressures that could put its operation at risk. Joe Biden’s administration passed a law forcing ByteDance, its parent company, to sell US operations from TikTok by January 19, 2025 or face an outright ban. This panorama has generated concern among content creators, who have begun to look for alternatives to ensure the continuity of their work. The uncertainty is also motivating many users to explore options on other platforms. In addition to Meta, other apps like Lemon8, Clapper, and Fanbase have emerged as potential havens for creators who want to diversify their channels and avoid relying exclusively on TikTok. However, Meta stands out for its ability to offer a massive user base, advanced tools, and now, substantial financial incentives. Meta seeks to lead with an aggressive strategy By offering up to $50,000 per month, Meta not only aims to attract creators, but also position itself as a reliable and stable option in the social media market. This approach aims to capitalize on the possible weakness of TikTok and strengthen the presence of Instagram and Facebook as competitive platforms. For creators, these types of incentives represent a unique monetization opportunity, especially in an environment where the rules for generating income on social networks can change rapidly. However, Meta’s strategy faces challenges, such as the need to ensure that creators can maintain and expand their audiences, as well as offering them tools that make it easier to engage with and monetize their content. With this maneuver, Meta is not only trying to gain ground against TikTok, but also position itself as the undisputed leader in the digital ecosystemattracting both creators and their followers with a comprehensive offer that combines visibility, stability and financial rewards. Keep reading: – “No one should go through this”: Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to families of children who have suffered harm due to social networks– TikTok Ban in US: Do VPNs Work to Maintain Access?– TikTok loses legal battle against law that seeks to prevent its operation in the US

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