#anthropicclassaction — Public Fediverse posts

Just found out about this Bartz v Anthropic settlement where a copyright lawsuit is being brought against Anthropic for using pirated books to train AI models.

Once, I had an essay published in an anthology, so I used the Authors Guild search tool to look for the book, and it's included in the list of books being included in the claim. (I don't think I can file a claim though, since I'm not listed as the author of the book, so I emailed the editors to let them know the info.)

Anyway the deadline to file a claim is March 30.

https://authorsguild.org/advocacy/artificial-intelligence/what-authors-need-to-know-about-the-anthropic-settlement/

#anthropic #BartzVAnthropic #authors #AnthropicClassAction

Via @victoriastrauss: reminder of Anthropic settlement claim deadline.

#AnthropicClassAction #Anthropic

https://writerbeware.blog/2026/03/13/deadline-approaching-to-file-a-claim-in-the-anthropic-settlement/

@bookstodon #PSA #Writing #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

One of the things pointed out in the resources linked up thread 👆🏾 is that if *every author eligible* joins the class, that will likely end Anthropic--which is a GOOD THING on a variety of levels: authors get some money, one fewer GenAI/LLMs thieving regurgitron to steal from them.

But it's also good because it will put pressure on all the other GenAI/LLM companies.

So, sleazy lawyers trying to convince authors to opt out feels sus.

@bookstodon #PSA #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction #Writing

The Authors Guild is also warning about people/lawfirms/scammers urging authors to opt out of the settlement, offering to get them $150K per stolen work as opposed to the $3K offered in the settlement.

BEWARE who you trust!

https://authorsguild.org/news/claimshero-and-anthropic-settlement-what-authors-need-to-know/

@bookstodon #PSA #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

For those authors who have considered opting out, hoping for a better offer/settlement, beware who you trust with your IP:

Via @victoriastrauss: "the minute the humongous Anthropic copyright settlement was announced, it became inevitable that unrelated third parties would seek to benefit...in this case, by convincing authors to opt out."

https://writerbeware.blog/2025/11/07/predatory-opt-outs-the-speculators-come-for-the-anthropic-copyright-settlement/

@bookstodon #Writing #Authors #PSA #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

Via @victoriastrauss, a comprehensive analysis and current status of the copyright class action against Anthropic, and the proposed settlement, as well as an overview of copyright law v tech corporations thievery; full of links to useful resources.

https://writerbeware.blog/2025/10/31/the-anthropic-class-action-settlement-what-you-need-to-know-right-now/

@bookstodon #Writing #Authors #PSA #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

Via Scalzi:

https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/02/authors-time-to-get-that-bag/

#Writing #Authors @bookstodon

You can now search for your titles and submit your claim for the Anthropic settlement, via this link:

https://secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup

#PSA #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

For the rest of Courtney Milan's thread:
https://bsky.app/profile/courtneymilan.com/post/3m27nbdja322t

#PSA #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction #Writing #Authors

The settlement in the Anthropic suit has been approved, but there's a lot that still has to happen before any money is disbursed; @victoriastrauss has a very good rundown in this blogpost:
https://writerbeware.blog/2025/09/26/bartz-v-anthropic-settlement-an-update-for-authors/

And as always, if you don't follow her/subscribe to her blog yet, you may want to do so soonest.

(the screenshots are related to the post, yet--and the last line is ::chef's kiss:: perfect)

News Summary: Really Sensible Licensing Offers Writers New Options; Anthropic Case Ruling Expected

Thanks to long-term indie friend Guy Gonzalez for sharing details of a new way of communicating how you want AI companies to treat the material to which you hold the rights. Really Sensible Licensing (RSL)…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/really-sensible-licensing/

#AIandCopyright #Anthropicclassaction #bookdatabaseruling #Mediumconsultation #ReallySensibleLicensing

News Summary: Really Sensible Licensing Offers Writers New Options; Anthropic Case Ruling Expected

Thanks to long-term indie friend Guy Gonzalez for sharing details of a new way of communicating how you want AI companies to treat the material to which you hold the rights. Really Sensible Licensing (RSL)…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/really-sensible-licensing/

#AIandCopyright #Anthropicclassaction #bookdatabaseruling #Mediumconsultation #ReallySensibleLicensing

News Summary: Really Sensible Licensing Offers Writers New Options; Anthropic Case Ruling Expected

Thanks to long-term indie friend Guy Gonzalez for sharing details of a new way of communicating how you want AI companies to treat the material to which you hold the rights. Really Sensible Licensing (RSL)…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/really-sensible-licensing/

#AIandCopyright #Anthropicclassaction #bookdatabaseruling #Mediumconsultation #ReallySensibleLicensing

News Summary: Really Sensible Licensing Offers Writers New Options; Anthropic Case Ruling Expected

Thanks to long-term indie friend Guy Gonzalez for sharing details of a new way of communicating how you want AI companies to treat the material to which you hold the rights. Really Sensible Licensing (RSL)…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/really-sensible-licensing/

#AIandCopyright #Anthropicclassaction #bookdatabaseruling #Mediumconsultation #ReallySensibleLicensing

News Summary: Anthropic Case Reveals Unregistered Works by Publishers; Apple Hit with New Lawsuit

The class action lawsuit against Anthropic has dominated the news for a while now and looks set to continue to do so. The latest development, uncovered by Jane Friedman, is the light that the ruling about the composition of the…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/anthropic-case/

#Anthropicclassaction #Applelawsuit #Books3shadowlibrary #OpenELMmodel #publisherresponsibility
@indieauthors

News Summary: Anthropic Case Reveals Unregistered Works by Publishers; Apple Hit with New Lawsuit

The class action lawsuit against Anthropic has dominated the news for a while now and looks set to continue to do so. The latest development, uncovered by Jane Friedman, is the light that the ruling about the composition of the…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/anthropic-case/

#Anthropicclassaction #Applelawsuit #Books3shadowlibrary #OpenELMmodel #publisherresponsibility
@indieauthors

News Summary: Anthropic Case Reveals Unregistered Works by Publishers; Apple Hit with New Lawsuit

The class action lawsuit against Anthropic has dominated the news for a while now and looks set to continue to do so. The latest development, uncovered by Jane Friedman, is the light that the ruling about the composition of the…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/anthropic-case/

#Anthropicclassaction #Applelawsuit #Books3shadowlibrary #OpenELMmodel #publisherresponsibility
@indieauthors

News Summary: Anthropic Case Reveals Unregistered Works by Publishers; Apple Hit with New Lawsuit

The class action lawsuit against Anthropic has dominated the news for a while now and looks set to continue to do so. The latest development, uncovered by Jane Friedman, is the light that the ruling about the composition of the…
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/anthropic-case/

#Anthropicclassaction #Applelawsuit #Books3shadowlibrary #OpenELMmodel #publisherresponsibility
@indieauthors

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

There's a lot more happening on the Anthropic case; the judge is a bit suspicious of the alacrity with which the lawyers for plaintifs (named authors) settled--Courtney Milan has a thread on that here:
https://bsky.app/profile/courtneymilan.com/post/3lyeqgp2cp22v

Tor/Macmillan authors have received an offer from the publisher to compensate them for works not registered, see Bree Bridges thread here:
https://bsky.app/profile/mostlybree.kitrocha.com/post/3lydncgi3uc2d

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

"I realize that much of what I am saying is "contact class action IP lawyers if you are not part of the settlement class."

That is because they are the ones who will be best situated to help you"

I keep pointing people to Courtney Milan's threads for a reason: she's an author and a lawyer, and she understand the nuances of the situation better than many of the people being loud about it.

https://bsky.app/profile/courtneymilan.com/post/3lydv26zrqs2y

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

If you are confused (or dismayed) by the terms of the Anthropic settlement, including the whole "must register copyright with the U.S. government to litigate for damages" thing, you should read this Bluesky thread by Courtney Milan for more context:

https://bsky.app/profile/courtneymilan.com/post/3lyd64o4cbc23

Note: Courtney is both a lawyer and an author affected by all this, and she's been paying attention to issues with intellectual property theft for a long time now)

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction @bookstodon

Via @jasonsanford: Genre Grapevine on the Anthropic settlement

https://www.patreon.com/posts/138349333

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction @bookstodon

Relevant again: Authors, have you ever wondered if you could help destroy the thieving regurgitron takeover? Great news! YOU CAN!

"AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry."

File your claim! see how and FAQ ☝🏽 🧵

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/authors-celebrate-historic-settlement-coming-soon-in-anthropic-class-action/

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction @bookstodon

Settlement announced: Anthropic will pay US$1.5 Billion to authors in the class action--remember: only registered works.

Reporting by AP here:
https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-copyright-authors-settlement-training-f294266bc79a16ec90d2ddccdf435164

Analysis by Courtney Milan (on Bluesky) here:
https://bsky.app/profile/courtneymilan.com/post/3ly4fkjryas2y

If you have copyrighted works (registered in the U.S.) in PiLiMi or LibGen that Anthropic copied, you can still join:
https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction
@bookstodon

Via @victoriastrauss over at the Writer Beware blog:
"If Your Publisher Promised to Register Your Copyright, Check Your Registration Now"

"...the USA makes registration a pre-requisite to any kind of copyright-related court action...Bottom line: don’t count on your publisher to timely register your copyright, even if your contract requires it. Always check."

https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/29/if-your-publisher-promised-to-register-your-copyright-check-your-registration-now/

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #Authors #AnthropicClassAction @bookstodon

The @AuthorsGuild (via Bluesky):
"Authors: If you found out that your publisher(s) failed to register with the U.S. Copyright Office, we can help. We provide ongoing legal assistance to our members and advocate for their work, particularly in the face of ongoing AI-related theft."

Each author must contact them individually, via this form:
https://authorsguild.org/contact/

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction @bookstodon

If you are unsure whether you can file a claim (see post above), here's how you determine your eligibility to join:

A reminder: Courtney Milan is an author, a lawyer, and generally doesn't opine on issues where she isn't sure of her knowledge and facts.

ETA: link to the thread on Bluesky, because it has more relevant information on this.
https://bsky.app/profile/courtneymilan.com/post/3lxft643l2s2s

#PSA #Writing #Authors #Anthrophic #AnthropicClassAction @bookstodon

Authors: GO FILE YOUR CLAIMS

GenAI must crash and burn forever more. Go, get paid for the illegal use/theft of your intellectual property.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/08/authors-celebrate-historic-settlement-coming-soon-in-anthropic-class-action/

ETA: here's where you file your claims:
https://www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-author-contact/

Via @victoriastrauss: #WriterBeware: "A brief backgrounder on authors' class action lawsuit against Anthropic for unauthorized AI training, plus how you can find out if your books may be included and how to add yourself to a contact list for official class action notices "

#Writing #Authors #BartzVAnthropic #AnthropicClassAction

https://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/15/bartz-v-anthropic-find-out-if-you-may-be-part-of-this-class-action/

#PSA #Authors #Writing #GenAI #Meta #Anthropic #AnthropicClassAction

Deadline to join the class action against Meta/Anthropic: Friday August 15, 2025.

"Submitting your information here does not make you a member of the Class. But, if you are a member of the class, submitting your information will help us direct formal notice of the class action at the appropriate time."

https://www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-author-contact/

Gift link to The Atlantic database search tool:
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/search-libgen-data-set/682094/?gift=uvbqc-y7RgcozRTSY7kANHrt8LyDF9nPyN5h5Dmp4rE

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