US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

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2026.05.14 23:43
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A federal judge is reviewing Anthropic's proposed $1.5 billion settlement with authors who allege the company misused their books to train its AI chatbot, Claude. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin requested more details on various issues before granting final approval. The settlement, which covers over 92% of the works involved, has faced objections from some authors regarding its adequacy and attorney fees. The case is significant as it is the first major U.S. copyright settlement related to AI training, with ongoing lawsuits from other authors against Anthropic.