AnalysisLegalAugust 23, 2026

Is it legal to train AI on copyrighted books? It's complicated

A TechCrunch analysis examines the legality of training AI on copyrighted books, citing a $1.5B settlement where Anthropic was penalized for pirating from shadow libraries, not for lawful training. Attorney Cathy Gellis says the ruling favors AI companies.

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