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Author Discovers AI Trained On His Novel
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Calvin Brown discovered recently that his science-fiction novel Emergence appears in LibGen, a repository Meta reportedly used to train its AI systems, and he tested Meta's Messenger 'Book Buddy' chatbot. The chatbot supplied some accurate facts but largely fabricated plot points and falsely claimed a sequel. Brown expresses concern about unauthorized dataset use, writers' royalties, and the need for legal protections.
Key Points
- 1Finds: Author's novel Emergence appears in LibGen dataset reportedly used by Meta.
- 2Shows: Meta's 'Book Buddy' chatbot provides some accurate details but frequently fabricates content.
- 3Signals: Writers may face copyright exposure and need legal or technical protections.
Scoring Rationale
Highlights dataset copyright concerns and model behavior, but rests on a single anecdotal instance without broader verification.
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