Authors are protesting Meta’s AI training practices, alleging the tech giant used their copyrighted works without permission. Author Jack Strange, whose self-published books appeared on LibGen, a library of pirated content, voiced his frustration: “You’ve got to speak up and fight back.” The Atlantic reported Meta may have used LibGen to train its Llama AI model. Author groups are urging government intervention. Meta defends its actions, citing “fair use.” Critics argue AI models threaten creative jobs and raise copyright concerns. The Society of Authors is pushing for compensation and transparency, arguing AI companies should license content instead of taking it for free. A government consultation proposed an opt-out system for creators, which the Society of Authors opposes, saying it should be opt-in instead. Strange remains determined: “It’s still my dream to be an author… It’s going to be more difficult with AI coming in.”