How One Judge's Split Ruling on Anthropic Became AI's Copyright Rulebook

A US court ruling affirmed that training AI models on lawfully obtained books constitutes fair use, but using pirated books for training is infringement, resulting in a $1.5 billion settlement for Anthropic. This ruling now shapes litigation strategies for AI companies like Google, highlighting the importance of data provenance and licensing in AI training.

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