Judge William Alsup rejects the $1.5 billion copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and book authors regarding alleged copyright infringements.
In a recent development, Judge William Alsup has expressed concerns about a proposed $1.5 billion copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and book authors. The lawsuit originates from Anthropic's alleged downloading of millions of copyrighted books to train its AI models.
The settlement, which proposes paying about $3,000 per book to 500,000 authors, has been denied in federal court due to several issues that left Judge Alsup feeling "uneasy." One of the main concerns is the lack of clarity in the proposal, particularly regarding the process for notifying potential class members and a complete list of books involved.
Judge Alsup has emphasised the need for clear and early guidance to be provided to authors, giving them proper time to opt in or out of the suit. He has also raised concerns about potential "hangers-on" with a large amount of money at stake.
The denial of this settlement may set a precedent for future AI copyright infringement claims. The case is similar to legal efforts against other tech firms like OpenAI and Meta, and Judge Alsup's decision may establish a significant precedent for future litigation.
The authors involved in the lawsuit against Anthropic are Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson. They accused the company of illegally downloading millions of books to train their AI systems. Authors can check if their works were affected through the Libgen database and register via an official settlement website.
However, Judge Alsup has argued that without clarification on how claims would be filed, how class members would be notified, and which works were covered, the deal could unfairly disadvantage authors and lead to future litigation. He has also expressed concerns about authors potentially being excluded from meaningful input during negotiations.
The delay in the settlement approval has been attributed to these concerns. Judge Alsup's decision underscores the importance of fairness and transparency in such settlements, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
It is worth noting that Anthropic is not currently one of the most valuable startups of all time, as stated in a related article. Despite this, the implications of the case extend far beyond Anthropic, potentially shaping the future of AI copyright litigation.
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