June 24, 2025:
AI Firm Anthropic Faces Piracy Trial - A federal judge ruled in favor of Anthropic, declaring its use of legally purchased books as training material for AI models falls under fair use and is transformative. However, Anthropic must still face trial over claims that it used pirated book copies, as alleged by authors in a case of large-scale copyright theft.
This case could set a precedent for AI companies such as OpenAI and Meta as they navigate copyright laws. Future rulings may lead to substantial settlements for AI developers, impacting how AI models are trained and potentially reshaping the industry.
