Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement is getting messy as judge delays approval
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Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement is under scrutiny after several authors raised objections, prompting U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin to delay its approval. Concerns include the high legal fees of over $320 million compared to the meager payouts of approximately $3,000 each for authors, leading to calls for a reassessment of compensation and the settlement's terms.
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Objectors criticize attorneys' fees of over $320 million, claiming they are excessive.
Authors expect only $3,000 payouts each, prompting calls for fairer compensation.
A group of 25 class members has opted out and filed a new lawsuit against Anthropic.
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