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Sep 17
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What Does Anthropic's $1.5 Billion Settl...

Jaeden Schafer and Jamie McCauley
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In this episode, Jamie and Jaeden discuss the recent $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving Anthropic and its implications for writers and AI training data. They explore the perspectives of writers regarding compensation, the legalities surrounding AI training data, and the strategies employed by Anthropic to navigate these challenges. The conversation also touches on the future of compensation models for creators in the age of AI.



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00:00 Introduction to the Settlement

01:27 Understanding the Lawsuit and Its Implications

06:16 The Future of AI and Copyright Law

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