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AI Training Pays Authors $1.5B | San Diego News
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A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion settlement for hundreds of thousands of authors harmed by Anthropic’s unauthorized use of their copyrighted books to train its AI chatbot, Claude. Authors like The Good Nurse’s writer could receive up to $3,100 per book used — though the payout is diluted by $100M in legal fees. Crucially, the ruling doesn’t ban AI training on copyrighted material, only demands payment — a loophole that may benefit AI firms more than creators. With global AI giants like China’s emerging unregulated, advocates call for international treaties. Licensing offers a promising alternative, letting authors monetize and control usage — but it’s still in early stages as major players remain locked in lawsuits.
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