Anthropic has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit brought by US authors alleging copyright infringement related to the company's AI training practices. The authors claimed Anthropic's AI models were trained using copyrighted material without permission.
This settlement follows earlier legal challenges concerning the use of copyrighted lyrics and books in training AI models. While a judge ruled that using legally acquired books for AI training constitutes fair use, Anthropic still faces scrutiny regarding the use of pirated books. The company maintains its AI training adheres to fair use principles.
The settlement terms remain undisclosed, but both parties will file a motion for preliminary approval by early September. This resolution marks a significant step in the ongoing debate surrounding AI and intellectual property rights.
