AI Company Anthropic Pays 1.5 Billion Dollars to Authors After Settlement
amsterdam, zaterdag, 6 september 2025.
The AI company Anthropic has reached a settlement with authors and journalists over the illegal use of their work for training chatbots. The settlement amounts to 1.5 billion dollars, making it one of the largest settlements to date in the field of AI and intellectual property. This case marks a milestone in the battle for copyright in the AI sector.
1.5 Billion Dollar Settlement
The AI company Anthropic has reached a settlement with authors and journalists over the illegal use of their work for training chatbots. The settlement amounts to 1.5 billion dollars, making it one of the largest settlements to date in the field of AI and intellectual property. This case marks a milestone in the battle for copyright in the AI sector [1][2].
Context of the Settlement
The class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the authors of a staggering 7 million books, who accused the start-up of using illegally downloaded versions of their copyrighted texts to train its AI models. An attorney for the plaintiffs called the agreement a ‘milestone’ [1].
Impact on the AI Sector
This settlement has significant implications for the AI sector, where many companies rely on large datasets to train their models. It suggests that stricter rules and controls may be implemented to respect copyright laws. This could lead to higher costs for AI companies but also to fairer compensation for the creators of the original material [1][2].
Advantages and Disadvantages of AI in Journalism
AI is playing an increasingly larger role in journalism, with applications ranging from automating routine tasks to generating news articles. Advantages include the speed at which information can be processed and published, and the ability to perform complex data analyses. Disadvantages include the risks of errors, lack of human nuance, and ethical issues surrounding privacy and authenticity [GPT].
Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations play a crucial role in the use of AI in journalism. Journalists must be aware of the sources they use and ensure that these are reliable and ethical. Additionally, transparency in the process is essential so that readers understand which information is generated by AI and which is produced by humans [GPT].
Impact on News Production and Consumption
The integration of AI in news production can lead to faster and more efficient reporting. However, it can also result in a loss of depth and personal connection. For news consumers, this means quicker access to information, but also a need to be more critical in evaluating sources and the quality of the news [GPT].