Sometimes the news about GenAI borders on the surreal, as it did for Anthropic a couple of weeks ago. Often, a reporter has to dig for a story, but occasionally, it gets handed to you on a platter, as Blake Brittain found out on this one. Additionally, more insightful articles are starting to emerge from the recent Copyright Office Report. I highlight one of those.
First – Now that’s funny!
Maybe I’m just easily amused, but the Concord Music v. Anthropic case took a funny turn. At a recent discovery hearing, Anthropic’s counsel informed the court that some of the data submitted by their data scientist included a fabricated citation. They had used Claude. Sometimes GenAI works against you! Not a good way to keep your job. Blake Brittain of Reuters reports the story. Anthropic expert accused of using AI-fabricated source in copyright case.
Andrew Coffman has some interesting thoughts on the recent Copyright Office Release. Recent Firings and Resignations Show The Depth of Disputes Over Copyright Fair Use and Training GenAI. Here are three of those.
Coffman says the fair use debate over training GenAI may be the largest copyright dispute in history.
He reminds his readers that while the Copyright Office and ALI (American Law Institute) provide important guidance for the courts, they are not required to follow either.
He believes that if Congress does not act to address the Fair Use question, then the administration may well try to mold copyright policy to its own goals.
Again, thank you to those who sent me leads on GenAI news. They are helpful and appreciated.
Be Blessed!
Bruce Erickson