French publishers and authors sue Meta for copyright infringement

French publishers and authors are suing Meta in a Paris court, claiming the company used their copyrighted works without permission to train its AI model. They allege this constitutes a "massive use" of their content. The lawsuit involves three trade groups, including the National Publishing Union, which represents book publishers. They demand the removal of unauthorized data directories used by Meta for AI training. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between creative industries and tech companies over copyright issues. Under the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, generative AI must comply with copyright laws and be transparent about training materials.