Google Fights Class-Action Lawsuit Over User Data Scraping for AI Development
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Google is trying to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it infringes on the privacy and property rights of web users by gathering their data to develop AI systems. The company argues that learning from public data isn't theft or a violation of privacy and that such a lawsuit could damage the concept of generative AI. The lawsuit was initiated by eight people claiming to represent numerous internet users and copyright holders, following a change in Google's privacy policy that allows data scraping for AI enhancement. Critics claim their privacy and property rights have been violated, while Google counters that the complaint focuses on irrelevant actions by third parties and doesn't address how the alleged actions have harmed the plaintiffs.
Internet giant Google is attempting to quash a potential group lawsuit alleging that it infringes the privacy and ownership rights of countless web users by gathering data to develop its AI systems. On October 17, Google submitted a dismissal application to a District Court in California, arguing that it's crucial to utilize publicly accessible data for the programming of its AI-based chat services such as Bard. The firm contends that the accusation is predicated on the incorrect belief that it is "thieving" publicly obtainable information online. According to Google, learning from public data isn't theft or an infringement on privacy, conversion, negligence, unlawful competition, or copyright. The company warned that such a lawsuit would strike a severe blow not only to Google's offerings but also to the very concept of generative AI. The lawsuit was lodged against Google in July by eight people purporting to represent "millions of class members," including internet users and copyright owners. They contend that Google's alterations to its privacy policy which permitted data scraping for AI refinement violated their privacy and property rights. Corresponding story: Google modifies service policies to abide by EU rules. Google counters that the grievance is about "irrelevant actions by third parties and dystopian forebodings about AI." Furthermore, Google claims that the complaint failed to address any key points, particularly how the aggrieved parties were adversely affected by the use of their information. This lawsuit joins a growing list of cases against digital behemoths creating and training AI systems. On September 20, Meta dismissed accusations of copyright violation during the development of its AI. Feature article: 'AI has undermined the industry': EasyTranslate leader on adapting amidst alterations.
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10/17/2023 10:37:17 PM
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