Anthropic Settlement for Pirated Books Leaves AI Fair Use Training Intact

By Tom May · Creative Bloq · 2026-08-02

According to Creative Bloq, a U.S. judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors whose books were downloaded from pirate sites. While the payout appears massive, the legal resolution focuses specifically on the illicit acquisition of data rathe

According to Creative Bloq, a U.S. judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors whose books were downloaded from pirate sites. While the payout appears massive, the legal resolution focuses specifically on the illicit acquisition of data rathe