Judge Gives Final Approval of $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Daily

Of course, the attorneys get theirs first.

Today at the Publishers Daily site Panzer found a post about the Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit settlement.

 

According to the post, the judge has given final approval to the settlement. With the approval preparations for the payments to authors and publishers can begin.

 

Panzer says, "Now ,,, How long will it take for the money to go to the authors and publishers?"

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. Bring a glass of iced tea and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) for your snack.

 

To read the post tootle oiver to Anthropic Settlement 

U.S. Publishers Sue Google, Alleging Massive Copyright Infringement Behind Its Gemini AI Service - Publishing Perspectives

You owe me for all this. Treats accepted daily.

Panzer's last stop today was at the Publishing Perspectives site. With no digging in the posts at all he found one about publishers suing Google.

 

According to the post, Google is joining the ranks of AI companies being sued for copyright infringement by publishers and authors.  The post contains links to several other posts about past lawsuits and other information.

 

Panzer says, "It was expected that Gemini would be dragged into the copyright infringement lawsuits."

 

Note: This is a super long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Google and Gemini Lawsuit 

Publishers Files Lawsuit Against Meta, Mark Zuckerberg - Publishers Daily

You knew this was coming, right?

While Panzer was at the Publishers Daily site, he found a post about a lawsuit against Meta.

 

Jim Milliot's post describes the rational behind the publishers suit against Meta and Mark Zuckerberg. Included in the post are links to previous posts with more information.

 

Panzer says, "Authors are also part of the lawsuit." 

 

 Note:This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea, a brownie and three chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Meta 

Authors and Authors' Estates Sue Topps Company for Unpaid Royalties - Writer Beware (R)

Always know what you sign.

Here's an interesting post Panzer found on the Writer Beware (R) site.

 

Victoria Strauss' post covers the lawsuit by authors and their heirs against the Topps Company. These are BattleTech and Shadowrun book authors and heirs suing for unpaid royalties. It's an interesting and complicated case because of all the business sales and closings. Included in the post are links to contracts, the court case and other information.

 

Panzer says, "See if you can follow the trail to figure out what's happening."

 

Note: This is a medium length post, but because of all the links you'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Topps Company 

Publishers Strike Back Against Google in Infringement Suit - Publishers Daily

Ignorance is no defense.

Panzer found this post on the Publishers Weekly site about the infringement lawsuit filed against Google

 

Jim Milliot reports in his post publishers are petitioning to join the authors lawsuit against Google. Included in the post are links to other information about the lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "If they can get added to the lawsuit, it will be interesting to watch."

 

Note:This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink while you read.

To read the post tootle over to Google 

Publishers Seek to Join Class Action Against Google - Publishers Weekly

The lawsuits just keep popping up.

Panzer's first stop today was at the Publishers Weekly site where our traveling kitty boy found a post about another AI copyright infringement case.

 

In the post by Jim Milliot has the reasoning behind why publishers want to join the class action copyright infringement suit against Google. Links to other information are included in the post.

 

Panzer says, "It's like the Anthropic case in some ways, but different in others."

 

Note: The post is medium length. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

To read the post tootle over to  Class Action Against Google

NYT Reporter John Carreyrou, 5 Others Sue OpenAI, Google, Meta for Copyright Infringement - The Wrap

Interesting how they want the lawsuit setup.

Panzer's first stop today was at The Wrap site. With just a little digging in the posts our illustrious kitty boy found one about another copyright infringement lawsuit.

 

According to Andi Ortiz's post, six writers have joined together to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against some of the AI giants.

 

Panzer says, "This one isn't part of the Anthropic lawsuit."

 

Note:This is a long medium-length post. You'll need a big mug of cocoa, a brownie, and three chocolate chip cookies. (You can never have enough chocolate.)

 

To read the post tootle over to  Writers Sue

OpenAI desperate to avoid explaining why it deleted pirated book datasets - ars Technica

Maybe I don't understand the rules.

Panzer found an interesting post at the ars Technica site about the authors' lawsuit against OpenAI..

 

Ashley Belanger's post reports the judge in the case's ruling about what is not protected in OpenAI's attorney-client privileged information.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty is confused, because he thought anything between an attorney and client was privileged information."

 

 Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what you want to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to OpenAI

 

 

 

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OverDrive Sues OpenAI over Sora App - Publishers Weekly

Haven't they learned anything yet?

Today, Panzer found an interesting post on the Publishers Weekly site.  It looks like OpenAI is facing another lawsuit.

 

Jim Milliot's post gives an overview of OverDrive's lawsuit against OpenAI for the use of OverDrive's trademarked name of the Sora app.

 

Panzer says, "None of it surprises this little kitty. It's the way they do business."

 

Note: This is a long post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on.

 

 To read the post tootle over to Overdrive sues Openai 

The Anthropic Class Actiion Settlement: What You Need to Know Right Now - Writer Beware (R)

The lawyers get paid first.

While Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere he decided to stop at the Writer Beware (R) site. There he found a post about the Anthropic settlement.

 

In the post Victoria Strauss explains the whole timeline of the Anthropic class action suit and the settlement. Several links to other resources are included in the post.

 

Panzer says, "Check and see if your work was part of the case before time runs out."

 

Note:This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Settlement 

Authors' Class Action Lawsuit Against OpenAI Moves Ahead - Publishers Weekly

There's more news out there.

Today as Panzer was napping he was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the noise to the Publishers Weekly site. There he found a post about a lawsuit filed against OpenAI was causing all the racket.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, a judge refused to dismiss the lawsuit against OpenAI. The class action is about copyright infringement and GPT output to certain prompts. The post includes links to information about other lawsuits.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty saw the Authors Guild is involved in this lawsuit just like the Anthropic case."

 

Note:This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to Lawsuit Against Openai 

Transatlantic Comments on the Anthropic AI Settlement - Publishing Perspectives

What will they do?

Panzer found a post on the Publishing Perspectives site about U.K. authors and publishers groups reactions to the Anthropic U.S. court settlement.

 

In addition to interviews with publishers groups Porter Anderson's post includes links to other posts dealing with copyright infringement in the U.K. and the E.U.

 

Panzer says, "It looks like this might be a stepping stone for U.K. authors and publishers to study."

 

Note: This is a very long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic 

Judge Gives Preliminary Approval to Anthropic Settlement - Publishers Weekly

Back to my nap.

Panzer was shaken from his kitty bed by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Jumping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the jubilation to the Publishers Weekly site.

 

There he found a post by Jim Milliot which explains the judge in the Anthropic copyright infringement lawsuit issued a preliminary approval of the settlement in the case.

 

Panzer says, "Don't get too excited humans. This is a preliminary approval, so don't run out and buy a new car or a new house yet."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin to snack on while you read.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Settlement

Judge Delays Preliinary Acceptance of Anthropic Copyright Settlement - Publishers Weekly

Somebody has to look out for the authors.

Panzer's first stop today was at the Publishers Weekly site where he found a post about the Anthropic copyright lawsuit.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, the judge overseeing the case has several questions in the Anthropic settlement and, therefore, delayed preliminary acceptance of the settlement. The post includes links to other important information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "The judge isn't happy."

 

Note:This is a long post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic 

Authors, Publishers Await Answers as Anthropic Hearing Approaches o= Publishers Weekly

It's really hard to qualify.

In today's travels Panzer found a post about the Publishers Weekly site about the Anthropic lawsuit.

 

Jim Milliot's post includes the guidelines for books included in the class action copyright lawsuit. It also has links to other information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "This lawsuit just gets more complicates."

 

Note: This is a a short medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to AnthropicTentative Settlement 

Tentative Settlement in Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

Let's see what happens with the other lawsuits.

On his way home Panzer decided to make a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. There with just a little digging in the posts our inquisitive kitty boy found a one about Anthropic. If you've been around here for a while, you know Panzer has been following the Anthropic lawsuit.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, both sides of the lawsuit are working on a settlement agreement. The post includes links to other information about the copyright lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "This is an interesting case."

 

Note: This is a long-medium length post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic Copyright Lawsuit 

To read Panzer's previous post tootle over to Authors Guild Members 

Authors Guild Urges Members to Register Titles in Anthropic Lawsuit - Publishers Weekly

This is a major lawsuit.

Panzer made a quick trip to the Publishers Weekly site today. Our speedy little kitty boy found a post about the Anthropic copyright lawsuit. Panzer linked to a post in June about some of Anthropic's authors' books use to train Claude.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, the Authors Guild is getting their membership involved in the class action lawsuit. The post includes links to the Authors Guild's notice to members and links to other information about the case.

 

Panzer says, "If you're thinking about joining the class action lawsuit, be sure to read all the qualification requirements to join."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and two chocolate chip cookies to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Anthropic lawsuit

To read Panzer's  previous Anthropic post tootle over to Anthropic

Authors v. Anthropic Copyright Piracy Lawsuit Speeds Ahead - Publishers Weekly

This year has gone by so fast.

Panzer found an interesting post at the Publishers Weekly site today. The post is about the lawsuit against Anthropic.

 

According to Jim Milliot's post, Anthropic is appealing the judge's ruling to allow the case to become a class action lawsuit. Included in the post are links to other information about the lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "It sounds like they might think they're going to lose the lawsuit."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and two chocolate chip cookies (biscuits) to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Copyright Piracy Lawsuit 

Meta AI Lawsuit U.S. Publishers File Amicus Brief - Publishing Perspectives

Take it without permission and you think it's yours?

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Publishing Perspectives site. There our inquisitive little kitty found a post about the lawsuit against Meta's AI training.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) has filed an amicus brief in the copyright infringement lawsuit against Meta. The case surrounds Meta's training of their AI with books used without the authors permission. Also included in the post are links to more information about the lawsuit including a copy of the amicus brief.

 

Panzer says, "It came out in court that Meta got the books they used from a pirate site. Come on. A pirate site? And you think that's legal?"

 

Note: This is a humongous post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on; especially, if you're going to follow the links..

 

To read the post tootle over to Meta AI

Internet Archive Copyright Case Ends Without Supreme Court Review - Publishers Weekly

Where do you think the money will come from?

Tootling around in the Catosphere, Panzer found more information at the Publishers Weekly site about the end to the Internet Archive lawsuit he told you about earlier.

 

Andrew Albanese's post has quotes from individuals involved with the Internet Archive as well as links to other information about the lawsuit.

 

Panzer says, "This little kitty wants to know how much money they'll pay and where it will come from."

 

Note: This is a long medium length post. You'll need to decide what to bring to snack on while you read.

Where

To read the post tootle over to Internet Archive Case

To read yesterday's post tootle over to Internet Archive Infringement Suit