🛡️Meta Defends Use of Copyrighted Data

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1. 🔮 2025 Outlook: AI Trends & Predictions

2. 🛡️ Meta CEO Defends Use of Copyrighted Data in AI Training

3. 📚Gen Z Teens Turning to ChatGPT for Homework

4. 👉[FREE WEBINAR] Mastering Client Attraction in The Age of AI

5. 🤯 Quick Takes

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2025 Outlook: AI Trends & Predictions

Find out what industry leaders think 2025 will bring and what trends we will see.

Download this AI trends and predictions to hear from five industry leaders on what is to come in 2025.

Hear from:

• Akamai’s John Bradshaw

• Content Guru’s Martin Taylor

• GoTo’s Michael Day

• IBM's Bill Lobig

• Komprise's Krishna Subramanian

In the Know​

Meta CEO Defends Use of Copyrighted Data in AI Training

Mark Zuckerberg recently addressed the use of copyrighted e-books in training Meta’s AI models during a deposition for the ongoing copyright case, Kadrey v. Meta. The deposition sheds light on Meta's approach to using datasets that include copyrighted materials.

Key Points:

• Comparison to YouTube: Zuckerberg likened Meta’s use of potentially copyrighted datasets to YouTube’s challenges with pirated content, emphasizing that such platforms aim to comply with copyright laws while allowing widespread access.

• LibGen Dataset: Meta allegedly used LibGen, a database known for hosting pirated books, to train its Llama AI models despite internal concerns about legal risks.

• New Allegations:

  • Plaintiffs claim Meta cross-referenced pirated books with copyrighted works available for licensing, possibly to gauge the need for formal agreements.

  • Court filings allege Meta researchers obscured Llama’s use of copyrighted materials during training and utilized other controversial sources like Z-Library.

• Zuckerberg’s Position: While expressing caution about using datasets linked to copyright violations, Zuckerberg argued against blanket bans, highlighting the potential for unfair restrictions in innovation.

The Kadrey v. Meta case is one of many highlighting the tension between AI innovation and intellectual property rights. As allegations and legal scrutiny mount, Meta’s stance on using copyrighted materials for AI training will be a critical precedent for the tech industry.

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Gen Z Teens Turning to ChatGPT for Homework

A new Pew Research Center survey reveals that 26% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 are using OpenAI’s ChatGPT for schoolwork, doubling from two years ago. While many teens find it acceptable for research (54%) or math problems (29%), the chatbot’s limitations—such as inaccuracies in math and facts—raise concerns about its educational value. Studies show mixed outcomes: some students struggle with problem-solving and synthesis when using ChatGPT, while others benefit from easier access to research materials. Despite its growing popularity among younger Gen Zers, educators and researchers remain cautious about the tool's long-term impact on learning.

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Quick Takes

• Meta Expands Renewable Energy with New Solar Deal: Meta is purchasing 200 megawatts of solar energy from Engie, bolstering its 12-gigawatt renewable energy portfolio as it scales data centers to meet growing AI demands. While nuclear energy gains traction among tech giants, Meta's latest solar project highlights the immediate role of renewables, with the new farm set to power operations by 2025.

• Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Launches Rival Models: MiniMax unveiled three advanced AI models this week, including a text model with a record-breaking 4 million-token context window and a voice generator supporting 17 languages. Backed by Alibaba and Tencent, the company’s rapid growth comes amid escalating U.S. restrictions on AI tech exports to China.

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