Major Publishers Sue Google for Unauthorized AI Training Using Copyrighted Content

Major publishers and authors have filed a class-action lawsuit against Google, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted works to train AI models like Gemini, citing internal documents warning of potential $10B-$100B fines. The case challenges existing 'fair use' interpretations in U.S. copyright law, with implications for AI training practices across the tech industry.

Hachette, Cengage, Elsevier, and other publishers allege that Google trained its AI on copyrighted works without the necessary permissions.

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