Judge approves .5 billion settlement over AI company Anthropic’s alleged use of pirated books

Judge approves $1.5 billion settlement over AI company Anthropic’s alleged use of pirated books

A federal judge on Thursday approved a $1.5 billion settlement between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and authors who allege nearly half a million books had been illegally pirated to train chatbots. U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued the preliminary approval in San Francisco federal court Thursday after the two sides worked to address his concerns…

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UK growth forecast downgraded and unemployment will peak this year, chancellor reveals | Politics News

UK growth forecast downgraded and unemployment will peak this year, chancellor reveals | Politics News

The UK’s economic forecast has been downgraded for 2026 but will then improve – and unemployment will peak this year, the chancellor has revealed. Giving her spring statement in the House of Commons, Rachel Reeves said gross domestic product (GDP) will now grow “slightly slower in 2026” than forecast at November’s autumn budget, but will…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger among California’s 2026 Hall of Fame class

Arnold Schwarzenegger among California’s 2026 Hall of Fame class

From Hollywood actors to Olympic athletes and politicians, California’s newest Hall of Fame class runs the gamut in talent and achievements. Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis and former governor/action star Arnold Schwarzenegger, Olympic champions Janet Evans and Carl Lewis, authors Riane Eisler and Terry McMillan, chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, groundbreaking ensemble Mariachi Reyne de Los…

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