Meta claims torrenting pirated books isn’t illegal without proof of seeding
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Meta admitted to torrenting pirated books for AI training but claims it didn't "seed" the files after downloading. This defense against copyright infringement hinges on the court's understanding of torrenting terminology. Meta argues torrenting isn't inherently illegal, while authors allege the company participated in large-scale data piracy and violated California law by accessing unauthorized data.
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