The Anthropic Settlement – what it is and isn’t (and who could get paid)
EDIT: On Sunday evening, Judge Alsup granted the motion for a hearing on Monday, September 8th, but expressed disappointment over […]
Bartz v. Anthropic: A Preliminary Look at What LibGen Books May Be Included in the Class Action
For this post, we relied heavily on the help of Charles Horn, self-described “metadata wrangler,” for data analysis. As readers
Resources on Copyright and AI: Updated FAQ and Position Paper on “Lawful Access” and Fair Use
Authors are navigating change when it comes to copyright and artificial intelligence. We’re committed to developing and sharing practical resources
Contractual Override: How Private Contracts Undermine the Goals of the Copyright Act for Libraries and Researchers, and What We Can Do About It
We’ve written before about the use of contracts limiting author’s access to fair use, including how publisher contracts restrict innovation
Reminder to Support Authors Alliance
So far this year, Authors Alliance has worked tirelessly to ensure that the voices of authors who write to advance
When Your Publisher Isn’t the Dream Partner You Hoped For — What Counts as Material Breach of a Publishing Agreement?
This is a guest post by Hana Khan-Tareen, who is a Legal Research Fellow at Georgetown University Law Center. We appreciate her insight on how authors can best protect their rights.
The Public Interest Corpus Update – NYC Edition
Last month, a diverse set of stakeholders gathered at New York University Law School to contribute to an implementation plan
Authors Alliance Files Amicus Brief Asking the Ninth Circuit to Review Class Certification in Bartz v. Anthropic
Yesterday, Authors Alliance filed an amicus brief, joined by EFF, ARL, ALA, and Public Knowledge, with the 9th Circuit in
AI, Open Science, and the Future of Research Integrity: An Interview with Alison Mudditt of PLOS
Below is an interview with Alison Mudditt, CEO of PLOS (Public Library of Science) discussing the impact of AI on publishing
Bartz v. Anthropic: What are some additional takeaways and where do things go from here?
In an earlier post, we shared details from Judge Alsup’s decision on Anthropic’s motion for summary judgment in Bartz v.