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BMG sues Anthropic for using Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones lyrics in AI training

BMG sues Anthropic over unauthorized lyrics use

BMG Rights Management has initiated a lawsuit against Anthropic in California federal court, alleging that the AI company improperly used copyrighted lyrics from artists like Bruno Mars and the Rolling Stones to train its Claude chatbot. The complaint cites 493 instances of copyright infringement, highlighting ongoing tensions between copyright holders and tech firms over the use of creative works in AI training.

Key Takeaways

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    BMG claims Anthropic infringed on 493 copyrights from various artists.

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    Anthropic previously settled a lawsuit for $1.5 billion regarding AI training.

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    The lawsuit is part of a growing trend of copyright disputes in AI development.

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