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Anthropic sued for allegedly scraping tens of thousands of songs to train Claude AI
technology4 days ago

Anthropic sued for allegedly scraping tens of thousands of songs to train Claude AI

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell filed a California lawsuit accusing Anthropic and its executives of scraping, torrenting and downloading tens of thousands of copyrighted songs and lyrics to train Claude AI, seeking billions in damages and alleging data stripping to deny attribution; the case cites hits like All I Want for Christmas Is You and Eye of the Tiger and follows a related $1.5B settlement in a separate copyright dispute against Anthropic.

Publishers Claim Claude Was Trained on Pirated Lyrics, Demand Up to $150K per Song
technology4 days ago

Publishers Claim Claude Was Trained on Pirated Lyrics, Demand Up to $150K per Song

Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell sued Anthropic in a Northern California court, alleging Claude was trained by scraping thousands of copyrighted songs and lyrics (including hits like Eye of the Tiger and All I Want for Christmas Is You), leading to AI-generated lyrics that resemble originals. The publishers seek a jury trial and statutory damages of up to $150,000 per composition; Anthropic denies the allegations.

Rosé Secures Global Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell
entertainment1 year ago

Rosé Secures Global Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell

Warner Chappell Music has signed a global administration deal with Rosé, the lead vocalist of Blackpink, as she advances her solo career. This deal follows her successful collaboration with Bruno Mars on the hit song 'Apt,' which set records for a female K-pop artist in the US. Rosé's new single 'Number One Girl' was released on November 22, with her debut solo album 'Rosie' set to launch on December 6. Warner Chappell aims to support her vision and explore new creative opportunities.

Hall & Oates' Legal Battle: Daryl Hall's Restraining Order Blocks John Oates' Share Sale
entertainment2 years ago

Hall & Oates' Legal Battle: Daryl Hall's Restraining Order Blocks John Oates' Share Sale

Daryl Hall has filed a restraining order against his longtime musical partner John Oates to prevent him from selling his shares in their joint venture to music publishing firm Primary Wave. Hall alleges that Oates' intent to sell is a breach of contract. Primary Wave already owns a significant interest in Hall & Oates' music following a deal Hall made in 2006. The legal battle between the duo has revealed simmering tension, with Hall referring to Oates as his business partner rather than his creative partner. The next hearing is scheduled for November 30.

Dee Snider: Catalog Sale, Transphobe Slur, and Twisted Sister Reunion
music3 years ago

Dee Snider: Catalog Sale, Transphobe Slur, and Twisted Sister Reunion

Dee Snider, the frontman of Twisted Sister, explained why he sold his Snidest Music music publishing catalog of 69 songs, including "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock", to Universal Music Publishing Group in 2015. Snider said that selling his catalog was a smart financial decision because he was able to save 30% on taxes and invest the money for his retirement. "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock" are the two most licensed songs of the '80s and have been featured in numerous national commercials, films, television, and the Broadway musical "Rock Of Ages".