Adult Film Studio Alleges Meta Executive Torrented Thousands of Files at Home
An adult film studio, Strike 3 Holdings, is seeking to expand its ongoing copyright lawsuit against Meta by alleging that a Reality Labs executive torrented nearly 20,000 files from his home internet connection. The company claims this activity may be connected to work-related purposes rather than personal use and wants it included in the case involving potential $446 million in statutory damages for alleged infringement of 2,973 films. Meta has denied that torrenting was conducted for AI training or corporate benefit, arguing there is no direct link between the residential downloads and company operations. BitTorrent itself is not illegal but often used to distribute copyrighted material without authorization. Legal experts suggest the volume of files downloaded could imply misuse by Meta rather than personal consumption. The case has already been complex due to allegations that Meta may have used torrented content for AI training, and this new development adds another layer with circumstantial evidence potentially influencing a jury's perception.
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