Apple Sued Over AI Training Practices
Apple has landed in legal trouble, this time over how it may be training its artificial intelligence systems. Two well-known authors, Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson, have filed a lawsuit against the tech giant in federal court in Northern California.
Their allegation? That Apple used their copyrighted books to train its AI models without consent, credit, or compensation, Reuters reported.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
According to the complaint, Apple is accused of copying protected works to train its “OpenELM” language models. The authors claim their books were part of a dataset that allegedly included pirated titles used in AI development.
The lawsuit states:
“Apple has not attempted to pay these authors for their contributions to this potentially lucrative venture.”
So far, neither Apple nor the attorneys representing the authors have issued a public response.
Part of a Bigger Legal Trend
Apple is not the only company facing such accusations. In recent months:
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Microsoft was sued over claims it used authors’ works to train its Megatron AI model.
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Meta and OpenAI have been hit with lawsuits alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted material.
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Anthropic, the AI startup behind Claude, recently agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement with a group of authors—one of the largest copyright-related deals in the AI industry.
Why This Matters
As AI models grow more powerful and widespread, how they are trained is under increasing scrutiny. Authors, publishers, and other creators argue that tech firms are profiting from their work without providing credit or royalties.
This case against Apple could become another landmark moment in the ongoing battle between AI innovation and copyright protection.
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