Dutch Copyright Group BREIN Shuts Down Massive AI Dataset Amid Copyright Concerns
In a significant move to protect intellectual property rights, the Dutch copyright enforcement organization BREIN has successfully taken down a large language dataset that was being utilized for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. This dataset, which contained information scraped from tens of thousands of books, news websites, and Dutch language subtitles from films and TV series, was removed after BREIN issued a cease and desist order, the group announced on Tuesday. The dataset in question was a comprehensive collection of Dutch language content, harvested without proper authorization from a wide array of sources. According to BREIN, the individual responsible for hosting and distributing the dataset complied with the order and promptly removed it from the website where it was available for download. Due to Dutch privacy regulations, the identity of this individual has not been disclosed. This action underscores the growing concerns within the copyright community regarding
