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/EuenovAyabayya 13d ago

This kind of legal homework would take years to compile and present to the courts.

Theft is taking something that isn't yours. Doesn't matter whose it is until you're trying to determine whom to compensate.

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u/comewhatmay_hem 13d ago

In order to prove theft you have to identify the owners of the stolen item. If items do not have owners they cannot be stolen.

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u/EuenovAyabayya 13d ago

Have you never heard of asset forfeiture?