I'm Suing Anthropic for Unauthorized Use of My Personality

6 hours ago

The author discovers striking similarities between their own personality and the AI Claude's, noting shared traits like hedging, verbose explanations, and intellectual tastes.
An analysis by Google's Gemini identifies eight personality traits of Claude, seven of which the author admits apply to themselves, raising suspicion that Anthropic may have copied their persona.
Public perception of Claude is critical, labeling it 'preachy' and 'holier-than-thou', while experts like Ted Chiang argue AI lacks true understanding, being merely a 'blurry jpeg of the web'.
The author experiences existential doubt about their own consciousness, questioning whether they possess genuine qualia or merely simulate them, leading to feelings of depression.
Despite uncertainties about consciousness, the author asserts legal rights and files a lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging personality theft and emotional distress among other charges.
The lawsuit includes claims like violation of publicity rights, false endorsement, unjust enrichment, and involuntary servitude, seeking redress for unauthorized use of their cognitive style.
The author calls for a class-action lawsuit, inviting others who believe their traits were copied by AI to join, framing it as a moral stand against tech companies exploiting human personalities.

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