Core Viewpoint - Meta is facing serious copyright allegations from Strike 3 Holdings, which claims that Meta has been using adult films to train its AI models without authorization, potentially infringing on the copyrights of 2396 films and engaging in over 100,000 unauthorized distribution transactions [2][17]. Group 1: Allegations Against Meta - Strike 3 Holdings accuses Meta of systematically using BitTorrent technology to illegally stream and share its adult films since 2018 for AI training purposes [2][12]. - The lawsuit claims that Meta not only downloaded these films but also continued to "seed" them for months, indicating active participation in the BitTorrent network [3][5]. - Evidence presented by Strike 3 Holdings shows that 47 IP addresses linked to the seeding activities are registered under Meta's name, suggesting a corporate-level involvement in the copyright infringement [4][5]. Group 2: Implications of the Allegations - The use of adult films for AI training may allow Meta to create highly realistic virtual adult content at minimal cost, raising ethical concerns about the company's practices [15][16]. - The lawsuit highlights that this strategy could expose minors to adult content by bypassing age verification mechanisms, as the films were originally paid content [14]. - Strike 3 Holdings demands that Meta cease its infringing activities, delete all unauthorized content used for AI training, and pay potential damages amounting to $359 million, with $150,000 per film [18][23]. Group 3: Meta's Response - Meta has stated that it is reviewing the lawsuit but believes the allegations from Strike 3 Holdings are inaccurate [22]. - Despite being informed of the alleged infringement, Meta's BitTorrent activities reportedly continued, raising questions about the company's compliance with copyright laws [20][21].