Anthropic judge rejects $1.5B AI copyright settlement
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- Federal judge William Alsup expresses concerns over the $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving Anthropic PBC, fearing authors may be sidelined.
- Judge Alsup denies initial approval of the settlement, requesting more details on the claim process and works covered.
- The settlement, one of the largest in U.S. copyright history, aims to resolve disputes over AI company Anthropic's use of pirated books.
- Authors' counsel assures the court of their commitment to fair compensation for all valid claims.
- Judge Alsup criticizes the lack of clarity in the settlement process, including notification and ownership disputes.
- The court mandates a final list of covered works by September 15, currently estimated at 465,000 titles.
- Anthropic is represented by multiple law firms, while authors have their own legal teams.
- The case, Bartz v. Anthropic PBC, highlights ongoing tensions in AI copyright litigation.