You will have heard a lot in this column and elsewhere about the Anthropic AI settlement. In my last report, I noted that there were still more than 200,000 titles eligible to be part of the class action whose authors had not yet come forward to join. Part of the judge’s concern in the case was that more authors be made aware of how to state an interest.
ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway
ALLi Hosts Webinar to Help Authors Navigate the Settlement
ALLi is playing its part in that process by hosting a webinar tomorrow, open to all—including those who are not ALLi members. The event, hosted by Orna Ross, will feature authors and legal experts from the United States, along with ALLi’s Australia Ambassador, Anna Featherstone.
What Authors Can Expect
The event’s hoped-for outcomes for authors are an understanding of:
- Where the Anthropic settlement stands — what has been approved and what’s still pending, with attention to key subtleties.
- Who’s eligible — including international and self-published authors.
- How to file — a step-by-step guide through the claims process and the required documentation.
- Key deadlines and risks — what to watch for and avoid.
- What this means for the future — how collective licensing and advocacy are evolving for authors worldwide.
The emphasis will be on clear, practical steps that authors can take. If you want to know whether and how the settlement affects you and your titles, do join.
Thoughts or further questions on this post or any self-publishing issue?
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