The article discusses a copyright lawsuit filed against Meta (formerly Facebook) by cartoonist Sarah Andersen, alleging that the company’s AI system improperly generated images based on her work. Key points include: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been ordered to sit for a deposition in the case. Andersen claims Meta’s Crayon software violated her intellectual property rights by generating images mimicking her distinctive art style. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Meta from using copyrighted data to develop generative AI models without consent. It raises concerns about the legal boundaries surrounding AI training data and the potential exploitation of artists’ work. Meta argues that its AI system operates similarly to Google’s search engine by analyzing and processing publicly available data. The case could set a precedent for how tech companies obtain and utilize data for AI development. Both sides aim to clarify the legal framework governing AI training practices and copyright protections.