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Anthropic has reportedly agreed to a $1.5 billion settlement in a copyright lawsuit brought by authors who alleged their works were used without permission to train AI models. The proposed settlement includes payments of $3,000 per book plus interest and a commitment to destroy datasets containing the allegedly infringing material. This landmark case addresses copyright law in AI development. The plaintiffs’ attorney emphasized the importance of respecting copyright laws for AI training. The lawsuit, filed last year, claimed “large-scale copyright infringement.” Following a substantial funding round, experts believe this settlement could clarify legal frameworks around AI training data.

Tencent Music Entertainment (TME) briefly surpassed Baidu in market capitalization, highlighting a market re-evaluation. Investors favor TME’s proven “copyright-to-subscribers-to-revenue” model over Baidu’s AI investments, which await clearer commercial returns. This shift signals changing internet traffic dynamics and investment logic, with TME evolving into a dedicated content provider.

In Shenzhen’s gold market, “gold Labubu” accessories are booming, driven by young consumers. Retailers are selling phone charms, jewelry, and pendants, despite lacking authorization from the Labubu IP owner. This has prompted warnings of potential copyright infringement and unfair competition. Local authorities have announced inspections and will take action against unauthorized sales, leading some vendors to sell the items discreetly.