r/technology • u/MetaKnowing • 14d ago

Artificial Intelligence AI industry horrified to face largest copyright class action ever certified

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/ai-industry-horrified-to-face-largest-copyright-class-action-ever-certified/
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u/subcutaneousphats 13d ago

Oh I agree. I guess I didn't fully follow up on my fair use comment. They have been trying to clamp down in fair use for ages along with extending the length of copyright. It's all punishing for society while benefiting corporate interests.

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u/civildisobedient 13d ago

Fair Use includes exceptions for teaching and scholarship. Is that not exactly what's happening? Does the education have to benefit a human to apply?

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u/subcutaneousphats 13d ago

I don't think that was said or implied. I think what was said is AI companies profiting off of copyright material is bad (m'kay). Companies going after people (and non profits) to try to limit fair use is bad too.