Industry Jul 25, 2026
Music Publishers Amend Lawsuit Against AI Firm
In short
The latest filing draws heavily on Anthropic's internal records, obtained through discovery, to support claims the publishers first brought in October 2023.
Originally published by
Music Business Worldwide
Music publishers have submitted an updated lyrics lawsuit against the AI company Anthropic. This amended filing utilizes internal company records secured during the discovery process to substantiate their claims, which were initially lodged in October 2023.
This legal action occurs as a separate $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and authors, concerning AI training data, has received court approval. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.