Gerry Adams claims Meta used his books for AI training

Gerry Adams, the former president of Sinn Féin, has sought legal advice after claiming that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, used his books without permission to train its AI systems. An investigation revealed that Meta may have accessed millions of pirated books from Library Genesis to develop its Llama AI model. Adams stated that he has placed the matter in the hands of his solicitor and listed several of his works he believes were used, including 'The Street and Other Stories' and 'Before the Dawn: An Autobiography.' The Society of Authors has organized protests against Meta's practices, calling them 'illegal' and detrimental to writers' livelihoods. Meta maintains that its use of third-party intellectual property complies with existing laws. The controversy highlights broader concerns over copyright and the ethics of using copyrighted material for AI training.