The Powers That Be: Daily Trump’s Anti-Woke A.I. Agenda
Jul 22, 2025
Ian Krietzberg, an author at Puck covering AI, joins Julia Ioffe to discuss the class-action lawsuit against Anthropic and the implications it holds for content creators. They dive into Trump's controversial 'anti-woke A.I.' action plan, linking it to broader economic policies regarding public lands. The conversation touches on the balance between copyright enforcement and AI innovation, as well as the environmental challenges posed by AI infrastructure. The duo also reflects on how political pressures could affect technology companies and free speech.
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Anthropic Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
- The class certification grants a shift to a class-action lawsuit against AI company Anthropic for using copyrighted books without permission.
- This could cost Anthropic millions due to the unauthorized use of possibly 5-7 million copyrighted works.
Fair Use Debate in AI Training
- The main legal argument revolves around whether AI training on copyrighted material disrupts original markets.
- Plaintiffs struggle to prove harm to their book sales, complicating fair use claims against AI companies.
Publishers Adding AI Training Clauses
- Publishers now include copyright clauses prohibiting AI training on their books to protect intellectual property.
- While not foolproof, such notices may simplify future lawsuits against unauthorized AI use of copyrighted material.