Source: The Verge
Summary
Anthropic executives claimed an accident led to the issuance of takedown notices to AI researchers. The notices were largely retracted. Researchers had received notifications stating their work infringed on Anthropic’s copyrights. The company asserted the notices were sent in error.
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Anthropic’s accidental takedown notices brought attention to the AI researcher community. The company quickly retracted most notices, citing an error. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of AI research and ownership. It’s just another day of “protecting innovation” with overly broad claims. “Oops” doesn’t quite cut it when it comes to copyright law.
Author: Evan Null
