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Book publishers including Hachette and Macmillan have filed a lawsuit in New York against Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. They’re trying to stop AI companies from allegedly illegally copying millions of books and articles from piracy sites to train their models. How likely is it that the case will succeed?
Locally, there’s a NSW inquiry into data centres. Can a state government actually force some of the world’s most powerful companies to clean up their act?
And hard drive shortages driven by AI is making archiving the internet more expensive.
Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
