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Authors Sue Apple Over Copyrighted Books in AI Training

9/7/2025

Summary

Story summary

Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple in California for unauthorized use of their copyrighted books in AI training.
The lawsuit alleges Apple used the Books3 dataset, which includes pirated works, without consent or compensation.
This follows a trend of lawsuits against tech companies for copyright violations, including Anthropic's recent $1.5 billion settlement.
Plaintiffs claim Apple's actions harm their market and control over intellectual property.
Apple's response is pending, and the case may influence future AI data sourcing practices and copyright protections.

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Historical Context

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was enacted in 1998 to address copyright challenges in the digital landscape. This law has spurred significant legal disputes, including a $1.5 billion settlement involving Anthropic. The ongoing lawsuit against Apple by authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson highlights persistent tensions over intellectual property rights, potentially influencing future AI data usage and creator protections.

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Story summary

Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson have filed a class-action lawsuit against Apple in California for unauthorized use of their copyrighted books in AI training.
The lawsuit alleges Apple used the Books3 dataset, which includes pirated works, without consent or compensation.
This follows a trend of lawsuits against tech companies for copyright violations, including Anthropic's recent $1.5 billion settlement.
Plaintiffs claim Apple's actions harm their market and control over intellectual property.
Apple's response is pending, and the case may influence future AI data sourcing practices and copyright protections.

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