The ongoing legal discussions revolve around whether Meta's use of copyrighted books from illegal sources like LibGen constitutes copyright infringement or falls under fair use. During a recent pretrial hearing, Judge Chhabria expressed skepticism over whether the plaintiffs, a group of authors, could substantiate their claims that AI-generated works harmed their sales. He questioned the relevance of the authors' arguments regarding market impact, stating that it's not clear if exposure from AI tools further affects commercial prospects for individual authors’ works. The discourse among commenters highlights varied perspectives on the ethics and implications of AI-generated content on traditional arts and commerce, suggesting transformative shifts in the creative markets and industry responses to AI integration. Furthermore, a parallel to past industry shifts, such as the impact of Napster on music, is drawn within the conversation.