Jason L. Haas Quoted in Law.com 'AI Copyright Showdown: How Judges Diverged in 'Kadrey v. Meta' and 'Bartz v. Anthropic''
Two recent rulings out of San Francisco reflect contrasting views on whether AI training on copyrighted books qualifies as fair use. While Meta won summary judgment in Kadrey v. Meta, the judge stressed the decision was based on poor arguments and not a validation of Meta’s actions. In Bartz v. Anthropic, the court allowed claims involving pirated books to proceed, drawing a key distinction that may shape future cases. As ECJ partner Jason Haas noted, the rulings should not be seen as victories for tech companies but rather as guidance for future plaintiffs: “You just need to give some real, admissible evidence that there's a real potential for harm.”
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