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Anthropic Copyright Infringement Class Action Settlement
Anthropic · Claude and related AI model training · Settlement Reached
About this case
Authors alleged that Anthropic used millions of digitized copyrighted books without consent or compensation to train the large language models behind Claude. A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement in July 2026, resolving the class action brought by more than 300,000 writers.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Anthropic
- Product or service
- Claude and related AI model training
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Other
- Reported harm
- Other
Participation information
Anthropic Copyright Settlement Claim
- Type
- Settlement Claim
- Total settlement amount
- $1,500,000,000
- Reported proof requirement
- Unclear