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Anthropic's $1.5 billion book settlement descends into chaos as authors and publishers fight over who gets paid

Anthropic faces a $1.5B book settlement amid disputes over payment splits. The settlement, the largest copyright deal in U.S. history, pits authors and publishers against each other over revenue distribution. The dispute highlights challenges in AI‑generated content licensing and could set precedents for future AI‑related copyright cases.

The Decoder·Sep 11, 2026

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