A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant’s artificial intelligence models were trained using copyrighted literary works without permission. The case echoes ongoing legal challenges against other AI developers accused of exploiting protected content.
The complaint argues Apple’s use of entire books in training datasets amounts to large-scale copyright infringement. “Writers should not have to compete with AI built on their own work,” one attorney representing the group stated.
Apple has not yet issued a formal response, but industry observers say the case could become a bellwether for how courts view AI training practices. If successful, the lawsuit could reshape both licensing rules and the economics of AI development.
