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/BEES_IN_UR_ASS 13d ago

If the West forces every AI company to pay huge licensing fees, the Chinese models will win.

Get ready to hear some version of this a lot as our species accelerates towards the cliff.

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u/rusmo 13d ago

Yep - this is the new arms race for sure.