Music publishers remain optimistic about case against Anthropic, despite legal setback.
A federal court in California recently ruled against music publishers in their lawsuit against Anthropic for copyright infringement. The court order would have prevented the AI company from using song lyrics to train their chatbot Claude. This setback is just one chapter in the ongoing legal saga between AI companies and copyright holders.
Legal Battle Escalates
Concord, ABKCO Music & Records, and Universal Music were the first to take legal action against Anthropic, claiming that Claude’s responses included verbatim or nearly identical lyrics from songs. The music publishers argue that this unauthorized use of their material is a violation of US copyright law.
The federal judge noted that the publishers failed to provide a clear scope of their demands, as simply listing 500 songs allegedly used by Anthropic was insufficient. The judge emphasized that the list was merely a sample and not an exhaustive compilation.
Conflicting Perspectives
Anthropic welcomed the judge’s ruling, asserting that they have used the song lyrics fairly. Despite this initial defeat, the music publishers remain optimistic about the case’s progression. As the legal proceedings continue, the clash between AI companies and copyright holders is far from reaching a resolution.
