A federal judge is reportedly planning to dismiss most claims in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by music publishers against AI company Anthropic, while allowing one key claim to proceed.

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During a 64-minute Zoom hearing on December 19th, the judge indicated she would likely dismiss two of three claims regarding Anthropic's knowledge of alleged infringement, citing them as too general. However, allegations about Anthropic's profits from the purported infringement may continue, with publishers having the opportunity to amend and refile the dismissed claims.

The lawsuit centers on claims that Anthropic infringed upon musical compositions while training its Claude AI chatbot. Publishers previously argued they had effectively demonstrated Anthropic's "direct financial benefit from infringing activity" and intentional removal of copyright management information.

This development represents another setback for rightsholders in AI-related litigation. While AI technology continues rapid advancement, legal cases concerning training data infringement are progressing slowly, with this case unlikely to reach trial before 2026.

The situation highlights ongoing regulatory challenges worldwide regarding AI training laws. The UK is currently considering legislation that would allow tech companies to train on protected materials, while the EU continues to refine enforcement details of its AI Act.

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