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Anthropic copyright settlement, closed March 23, 2026, what happened
Last checked August 30, 2026
The Anthropic settlement closed to claims on March 23, 2026. Anthropic PBC agreed to pay $1.5 billion to resolve claims that it downloaded copyrighted books from LibGen and PiLiMi to train its models.
As of August 30, 2026 the source page lists no payment date.
Questions about the Anthropic case
How much does the Anthropic settlement pay per book?
The settlement site estimated about $3,000 per work before attorney fees and costs. The $1.5 billion fund is divided pro rata among valid claims, so the final figure depends on how many claims are approved. No payment date is listed.
Who could file an Anthropic settlement claim?
Copyright owners of books on the official Works List that Anthropic downloaded from LibGen or PiLiMi, with an ISBN or ASIN and a timely U.S. Copyright Office registration. Claims closed March 23, 2026.
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