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Eric Ravenscraft @lordravenscraft.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

still not quite over the fact that i watched 15 year olds get sued for millions of dollars for downloading twelve songs and now we all have to accept AI slop because every tech company in the known universe decided that IP laws don't exist now that they're inconvenient for them

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

happy 9th anniversary to the day we watched Zendaya fall madly in love with Tom Holland in real-time

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Laura Keating @lorekeating.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

I keep seeing "all authors use AI, the real issue is they're being forced to be sneaky about it" headlines. Full stop No. This is a lie peddled for normalization. It's schoolyard-level pressure tactics "C'mon, all the cool kids are already doing it. We won't tell. It's fine. We're on your side."

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Arden Powell @ardenpowell.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Canadian authors, if you aren't eligible for the US Anthropic lawsuit bc you didn't register US copyright, we have our own class action suit! It doesn't rely on registering copyright and you're included in the class by default 🇨🇦 Sign up for updates here: www.cfmlawyers.ca/class-action...

COURT: Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver Registry

DATE FILED: May 23, 2025

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in Vancouver against Anthropic PBC.

The plaintiff alleges that Anthropic PBC violated copyright held by Canadian authors when training its large language models. Specifically, the plaintiff alleges that Anthropic PBC downloaded “Books3” dataset. This dataset contains large amounts of copyrighted works, including books and articles by Canadian authors. The plaintiff alleges that Anthropic PBC used and unlawfully copied and shared these copyrighted works, and did not license or otherwise obtain permission to do so from the copyright holders.

If you have any questions about the case or information that you think may assist our investigation, please contact us by clicking on the contact button or calling the number below. Any communication is strictly confidential.

Contact: Oliver Pulleyblank
Phone: 604.697.2480 ext. 240

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The end I copied this all directly from my notes without checking a thing, so if it's confusing or incomplete or just incorrect, that's why. IANAL etc

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Claims relating to *output* of the LLM are NOT released. If you stay in the settlement, you release all claims as of August 2025 & earlier. Anthropic claims it did not use these works in the LLM output. If Anthropic takes your book in the future (post 8/2025), you can sue. Check the FAQ on the site

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

...claims you have against Anthropic (for these works in this time period, under these conditions, etc), so if you join this settlement than you cannot sue on these same claims.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Does participating in the settlement indicate you agree that it was fair use? No, doesn't mean class members agree with the ruling (just as Anthropic is not agreeing they are thieves, grrrr) & doesn't preclude authors participating in other lawsuits. It DOES release...

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If you get multiple notification emails with multiple unique IDs, you can use any of them. (Multiples were sent out in an effort to make sure the rights holders were contacted; the unique IDs just pre-fill some information for you)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If your book is in the Atlantic database but not in the class database: this is because The Atlantic pulled titles from a different dataset than LibGen (Anthropic pulled works in 2021, Atlantic pulled after that)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Heirs: you can file a claim as an heir

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If your novels already shows a claim submitted, and you didn't submit it (or are trying to re-submit), contact the Admin. If you don't get an answer from Admin, then follow up with counsel (Rachel or Michael)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If the works list (on settlement site) misidentifies books or shows discrepanciy: Every line on the works list is 1 work, so if there's more than one ISBN listed there it's still just 1 work. You can note discrepancies in your claim. If the work has multiple ISBNS, put any of them on the claim form

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Precedent: This settlement is not precedental in a legal sense (not binding, not law) but it does influence other parties' future actions and other cases.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Other lawsuits? Currently there are several other lawsuits like this against other entities, go to Author's Guild site to see.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Settling vs opting out: check Authors Guild blog for info, and the settlement website has instructions for opting out

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Work for hire: you the writer are not the owner, so cannot file claim. But be careful to check the contract to make sure it's a true work-for-hire - many contracts describe it as work for hire but it's actually not legally that. Reach out to Authors Guild with your contract to verify your rights

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Claim corrections: if you got something wrong when filing your claim, you CAN change it - you're not locked in to what you filed, just contact the admin or counsel via email/phone.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Rights have reverted to author? If you wish to claim something other than 50/50 (because your rights have reverted to you) then specify that in your claim. It will depend on the terms of the reversion, so contact the admin to go through that piece of your publishing contract

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The default allocation (between author & publisher) is a generic 50/50 split because many but not all publishing contracts have a provision regarding copyright infringement recovery, and the boiler plate is usually "equally split among rightsholders." But each contract is different, so check yours!

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Interest may be earned (if it takes time to disburse $) & the named plaintiffs who brought the suit will potentially get more if the court approves. In sum, right now there's no way to say exactly how much a claimant will receive, because there are several as-yet-unknown factors that determine this

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Net payment & attorney's fees: The settlement calls for $1.5bn to go to the common fund, but attorney fees and reimbursement of expenses come from that fund first (subject to court approval.) Then the remainder is distributed among class members, so fewer claims means more money per claimant.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Lotsa books? If you have a bulk claim (20+ works) and you don't want to fill out individual claim forms, contact the settlement Admin (info@AnthropicCopyrightSettlement.com) and they can help you to file a bulk claim.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Also each class member is paid separately out of the fund, so it's both cleaner and more sure to file your own claim.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Do I need to file a claim as an author or just let my publisher do it? Counsel encourages authors to submit their own claim, in case the publisher doesn't. Even if the pub does file a claim, they can be wrong - so you should put your own info in.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Contact counsel if you need help understanding your contract. (For education works, there is no default split, it all depends on the original contract.)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Claims must be submitted by March 30. If your pub (or other rights co-holder) opts out, you will be notified For non-education works, there's a default 50% between authors and publishers, but if your contract specifies a different amount of split, then you can claim more than 50-50.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If books have not been registered for copyright then they are not part of the settlement. Go to anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com and look up your works to see if they are included.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

If there is no appeal, payments should begin this fall (initial payments may be partial, with the balance paid when settlement fund is fully funded)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Q&A When do payments go out? Depends on when settlement is approved, and if there is an appeal. If no appeal, then we'll know about 30 days after the final approval. Disbursement also depends on when the settlement is funded, but it can be no later than 2027.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

(4 cont) If a co-rightsholder for opts out your work, then your work will be opted out of the Settlement. If no other rightsholder for your work does anything, you will not receive a payment from the Settlement & you give up your rights to sue Anthropic for the claims this Settlement resolves.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

4. Do nothing. This is a non-reversionary settlement, so even if a rights-holder does not claim their award, Anthropic still has to pay the money into the common settlement fund. If another rightsholder for your work files the claim, you may receive payment.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

3. Object to Settlement. Deadline 1/29/26. You may object to the Settlement by January 29, 2026 by writing to the Court (same as option 2, past deadline now)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

2. Opt out. Deadline 1/29/26. You may exclude yourself and every other legal and beneficial owner of your work. (Since this deadline has passed, I will not copy the big chunk of notes on this option)

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

(1 cont.) If you submit a valid Claim Form, you will give up the right to sue Anthropic in a separate lawsuit about the legal claims this Settlement resolves.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

1. Submit a claim. Deadline 3/30/26. If you believe you are in the Class, you may submit a Claim Form. If you do not submit a Claim Form, it is possible that you will not be paid or will not receive the maximum possible monetary recovery. You can receive payment for each qualifying work you own.

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

This would have gone to trial Dec 1, but instead was settled. The Court must approve the settlement in 2 phases - preliminary and final approvals. Right now we're between these 2 stages, which involves notifying class members and filing claims. Class members have 4 options:

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

2. Defined a certified litigation class for trial: the class consists of authors/pubs of certain books (with registered copyrights) that Anthropic took from 2 sources

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The lawsuit was brought in 2024 by 3 authors. After litigation, the court gave 2 rulings: 1. A summary judgment (on the merits of the case) which is: as a matter of law, LLM training is considered fair use. BUT downloading pirated books may or may NOT be fair use - that can be decided by a jury

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Class counsel are Rachel Geman and Michael Adamson. They encourage authors to find much relevant info about the lawsuit and the claims process at anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com Any questions, call or email: Rachel Geman: Rgeman@lchb.com Michael Adamson: Madamson@susmangodfrey.com 877-206-2314

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ekingston.bsky.social @ekingston.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

I attended an Author's Guild webinar maybe 2 months ago about the Anthropic Settlement and took notes. I will share them in this long-ass thread in case it helps anyone. Remember: I do not know anything beyond these notes, so further questions are best directed at actual experts (as in: not me!)

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KJ Charles @kjcharleswriter.com · 02/03/2026

Brits: Please scream. This is a Labour govt proposing to hand the property of individual British workers to largely US corporations. @davidpintod.bsky.social

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JP @jpbrammer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

writing an intro is a duel between two urges. one tells me I have a very narrow window of opportunity to hook a reader and so I should be compact, punchy, and informative. the other urge I lovingly call "my bullshit"

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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Tfw you didn't study much medieval history at school

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 30/01/2026

❤️

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

“We are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed.

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.

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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

In what's now become an annual tradition, I've written another piece for The Gist about how and why I hate A.I. On a bubble about to burst, a future rotted to its core, and the limits of the Mrs Doyle Theory of artificial intelligence. www.thegist.ie/guest-gist-2...

thegist.ie

Guest Gist: 2026, Our Already Rotting Future

Seamus O'Reilly warns of AI maximum bubbledrive this year.

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Ann Leckie @annleckie.com · 31/12/2025

This set of observations is produced by my scrolling Reddit and otherwise listening to people talk about "how to write." A) there is no requirement that any of your characters has any sort of "arc" let alone a redemption. B) there is also no requirement that your fiction has a plot.

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