Meta Platforms has formally denied allegations that it illegally downloaded thousands of copyrighted pornographic videos to train its generative AI models. In a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from adult film company Striker 3 Holdings, Meta asserted there is no evidence connecting the downloads to its AI research, suggesting the activity was more plausibly employees downloading content for personal use. The company challenged the lawsuit's timeline, stating the alleged downloading began in 2018, four years before the relevant AI research commenced. Meta also highlighted the low volume of about 22 downloads per year from its corporate IP addresses as evidence against a coordinated effort for AI training. The lawsuit, which seeks $350 million in damages, accuses Meta of using a "stealth network" to acquire the content. This legal filing represents Meta's official defense against a controversy that scrutinizes the data-sourcing practices for its key artificial intelligence initiatives. No immediate market reaction to this specific motion to dismiss was reported in the available news.