In a previous filing, the music publishers alleged that the stripped CMI included critical details such as the title, author, copyright owner, and usage terms, which they argue is a significant violation.
Broader Implications
The case raises pivotal questions about how copyright law applies to AI training data. Anthropic, founded by former executives of OpenAI, has positioned itself as a leader in responsible AI development, making the case particularly consequential for the burgeoning industry.
The lawsuit was filed by several prominent music publishers, including Universal Music Corp., ABKCO Music Inc., and Concord Music Group. The publishers claim that Anthropic trained Claude on copyrighted lyrics without obtaining the necessary licenses, violating their rights.
Anthropic is represented by Joseph R. Wetzel, Andrew M. Gass, Brittany N. Lovejoy, Sarang V. Damle, and Allison L. Stillman of Latham & Watkins LLP. The music publishers are represented by a team of attorneys from Oppenheim & Zebrak LLP, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC, and Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP.
