Adobe is being sued for allegedly using pirated books, including works by author Elizabeth Lyon, to train its AI model SlimLM. The lawsuit claims that the dataset used for training included copyrighted materials without permission. This case reflects a growing trend of legal challenges against tech companies over the use of unauthorized content in AI training.

The author reflects on Adobe's controversial focus on "ethical" AI and its implications for creatives. Highlighting the launch of the Adobe Content Authenticity app, which offers copyright protection and the ability to prevent image scraping by AI, the article argues that this approach could benefit artists in an evolving digital landscape.