>They are also constantly using the word "illicit" and theft in their communications, and in their lobbying, when there nothing illicit about using model output to train another model. They are trying to create an aura of criminality where none exists.

I don't see how this is any different than say linkedin sending cease and desist letters invoking the CFAA, DMCA, and "trespass".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HiQ_Labs_v._LinkedIn#Backgroun...