The Vergecast What Meta and Anthropic really won in court
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Jun 27, 2025 
Adi Robertson, a Senior reporter at The Verge specializing in AI and copyright law, dives into the recent court victories for Meta and Anthropic. She unpacks the implications of these rulings for the AI landscape and copyright challenges. Exciting discussions include the nuances of fair use in AI training data and what the outcomes mean for traditional authors. The conversation also touches on Meta's innovations in wearable tech and how these legal battles will shape future technology and creativity in the industry.
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Avoid Access-Dependent Coverage
- Avoid becoming beholden to exclusive access as it poisons objective media coverage.
- Seek broader access as it provides more truthful and less biased reporting opportunities.
Robo Taxi Brake Shocks Passenger
- A Tesla robo taxi suddenly slammed its brakes so hard it threw a passenger's phone from her hand.
- The passenger oddly apologized to the car, illustrating the strange media treatment of Tesla's autopilot flaws.
Legal vs Illegal AI Training Data
- The Anthropic case highlights the legal distinction between legitimately acquired books and pirated content in AI training data.
- Courts find training on legally bought physical books fair use, but pirating books for training is not fair use.