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AI Copyright Lawsuit Gets Big Win | Durham News
A landmark class-action lawsuit over AI training on copyrighted books just got a major win, with a judge approving the largest copyright recovery in history — a massive payout and a powerful message to tech giants. Authors like thriller writer Andrea Bartz led the charge, challenging how AI companies scraped millions of books from shady sites. While the court ruled AI training isn’t inherently illegal, it condemned the unethical data collection. This settlement isn’t just about cash — it’s a historic step toward protecting creators in the digital age, setting a legal precedent that AI misuse…
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