Summary:
- The article discusses the controversy surrounding the use of books from the Library Genesis (LibGen) and Sci-Hub platforms in training AI models, particularly by Meta (Facebook).
- It explains that these platforms provide unauthorized access to copyrighted books, and the Authors Guild is concerned about the potential impact on authors' livelihoods if their works are used without permission for commercial AI development.
- The article outlines the Authors Guild's efforts to raise awareness about this issue and advocate for the protection of authors' rights, urging authors to be vigilant and take action to prevent the misuse of their work.