Anthropic Judge Rejects Bid For ‘Sweeter’ Part Of $1.5B Deal

By Editorial Team

A California federal judge overseeing Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement with authors has rebuffed a Canadian publisher’s attempt to secure a more favorable deal. The judge’s response was firm, stating that the publisher could choose to opt out but could not seek better terms than other class members.

The judge’s decision came after the publisher’s counsel reached out to the AI company seeking a more advantageous arrangement. The judge’s stance reinforces the principle of equal treatment for all class members involved in the settlement.

Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement has been closely monitored by legal experts and industry observers. The case has attracted attention due to its significant financial implications and the complex legal issues surrounding copyright law and class action settlements.

Legal firms involved in the case include Arnold & Porter, Cooley LLP, Culpepper IP, Lieff Cabraser, Morrison & Foerster, and Susman Godfrey. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, with Judge William Alsup presiding over the proceedings.

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