This month’s Copyright Reads dives headfirst into the intricate relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence. Several articles tackle the thorny issue of AI training on copyrighted material, including Meta’s alleged use of LibGen, and explore the sheer scale of pirated books involved. We also examine broader copyright concerns around web scraping for AI, the legalities of AI-generated content, and the potential impact of AI on open access initiatives. From discussions on “rebooting” copyright for the age of AI and the challenges of ownership to specific examples like Google’s AI Wizard of Oz recreation and the Studio Ghibli trend, this collection offers a comprehensive look at the cutting-edge legal and ethical questions shaping the future of creativity and intellectual property.

A critical bibliography about LibGen, the pirate site that Meta used for AI training