Books as Data

Newly unsealed court briefs in the Authors Guild's copyright lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI indicate that top executives knew mass use of pirated books to train AI models was illegal. The Authors Guild published details arguing internal communications show awareness of infringement. The disclosures are fueling debate over whether AI companies knowingly built products on copyrighted works without permission.

Aidoc chief executive Elad Walach appeared on the Data Book podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is being used in medical imaging and improving patient care. The conversation covers Aidoc's role in helping hospitals prioritize radiology cases and the broader potential of AI tools in healthcare delivery.