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Judge rejects Anthropic bid to appeal copyright ruling, postpone trial

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A federal judge denies Anthropic's request to appeal a copyright ruling before a December trial, potentially exposing the company to significant damages for allegedly using pirated books to train its AI model.

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A federal judge in California has denied Anthropic's request to appeal a copyright ruling ahead of a scheduled trial in December. The ruling could make the AI company liable for billions in damages for allegedly using pirated books to train its chatbot, Claude.

Key developments:

- Class action lawsuit: Authors Andrea Bartz, Charles Graeber, and Kirk Wallace Johnson filed a lawsuit accusing Anthropic of copyright infringement by storing pirated books in a central library, potentially exceeding permitted AI training use.

- Fair use ruling: Judge William Alsup previously ruled that the company's training constituted fair use but allowed the case to proceed due to the storage of pirated books violating authors' rights.

- Trial schedule: The trial is set for December 1, 2025, and could result in substantial piracy-related damages against Anthropic.

This legal battle highlights the ongoing challenges AI companies face regarding copyright issues, emphasizing the need for clear guidelines and ethical practices in AI training methodologies.

Source: reuters.com

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