Anthropic Faces Piracy Allegations

Music publishers have expanded their copyright lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic, alleging the company used pirated sheet music, including songs by artists like Ariana Grande, to train its AI models. The publishers claim Anthropic illegally downloaded and distributed copyrighted lyrics using BitTorrent. This action potentially violates the publishers' distribution rights and infringes on their copyrights.

The lawsuit highlights concerns about AI companies' data sourcing and copyright compliance. It also raises questions about whether using copyrighted material for AI training constitutes fair use. A trial is scheduled for December to determine potential damages. If found liable, Anthropic could face significant financial penalties, potentially reshaping the AI sector's approach to data ethics and licensing.