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Book authors are claiming that their work was used without consent in the training of large language models by Databricks.

Legal IssuesAIMay 11, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
A legal case has been filed where book authors are suing Databricks over the use of their work in training large language models. The case includes a motion to file under seal and an answer to the amended complaint, indicating ongoing legal proceedings.

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Book authors are claiming that their work was used without consent in the training of large language models by Databricks.
Parent: AI EthicsEntity: LLM TrainingSub-entity: Book AuthorsImpact: negativeDate: May 11, 2026 - May 12, 2026Target: The use of book authors' work in LLM training without consent

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New filing: "O'Nan v. Databricks (Book authors sue Databricks over LLM training)" Doc #292: Answer to Amended Complaint PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/292/onan-v-databricks-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/onan-v-databricks-inc/?order_by=desc #CL68325564
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New filing: "O'Nan v. Databricks (Book authors sue Databricks over LLM training)" Doc #291: Administrative Motion to File Under Seal PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/291/onan-v-databricks-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/onan-v-databricks-inc/?order_by=desc #CL68325564
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New filing: "O'Nan v. Databricks (Book authors sue Databricks over LLM training)" Doc #294: Certificate/Proof of Service PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/294/onan-v-databricks-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/onan-v-databricks-inc/?order_by=desc #CL68325564
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New filing: "O'Nan v. Databricks (Book authors sue Databricks over LLM training)" Doc #293: Answer to Amended Complaint PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/293/onan-v-databricks-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/onan-v-databricks-inc/?order_by=desc #CL68325564
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · May 11, 2026
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New filing: "O'Nan v. Databricks (Book authors sue Databricks over LLM training)" Doc #295: Order on Administrative Motion to File Under Seal PDF: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/295/onan-v-databricks-inc/?redirect_or_modal=True Docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68325564/onan-v-databricks-inc/?order_by=desc #CL68325564
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