Training LLaMA using LibGen: Hack, a Theft, or Just Fair Use?

Imagine you're building a Large Language Model. You need data—lots of it. If you can find text data of high quality, vetted, truthful, and useful, it would be... great! So, naturally, you head online and find a treasure trove of books neatly indexed, conveniently downloadable, and completely free. The catch? You're looking at LibGen —one of the most infamous pirate libraries on the internet. This…