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This article rounds up recent legal news, including a judge approving Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement for an AI copyright lawsuit and a harassment lawsuit related to the game Forge of Empires being dismissed. Sony also filed legal documents.
Judge approves Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement for AI copyright lawsuit
A federal judge has approved a record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement between AI company Anthropic and a group of authors. The authors had sued Anthropic for allegedly using their copyrighted works to train its AI model, Claude.
Sci-fi multiplayer sim Starship Simulator says it’s using AI dev tools to increase productivity
Fleetyard Studios, the developer of Starship Simulator, has confirmed its use of AI development tools to enhance productivity and bridge the gap with larger studios. Lead developer Dan Govier stated that AI is primarily used as a productivity tool, with plans for placeholder AI-generated assets and potential in-game LLM for NPC interactions. The studio is exclusively using Anthropic's models due to their reported lower environmental impact.
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Chinese AI firm Moonshot AI claims its Kimi K3 model is competitive with OpenAI and Anthropic. Separately, Netflix reportedly paid $587 million for Ben Affleck's AI firm, InterPositive, highlighting significant investment in the artificial intelligence sector.
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar data center deal with Anthropic
Meta is reportedly considering a multibillion-dollar deal with AI company Anthropic for data center services. This potential agreement could establish a new business venture for the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
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Anthropic is urging states to accelerate AI regulation, while The Register reports on AI spam filters being compromised by traditional text salting techniques. These developments highlight the ongoing challenges in managing and securing AI technologies.
AI music generator Suno has been hacked, detailing the data scraping of millions of songs from YouTube, Deezer, and…
AI music generator Suno has reportedly been breached, with a hacker accessing its database and revealing details about the extensive data scraping performed on platforms like YouTube Music, Deezer, and Genius. Suno has previously argued that its training on copyrighted material falls under fair use, a stance that has drawn criticism from the music industry, though legal precedents exist for AI training data usage. The company stated the incident involved outdated code and no sensitive personal information was compromised.
You can now grant Claude access to your 1Password credentials
1Password has introduced a feature allowing users to grant its AI assistant, Claude, access to their stored credentials for personal tasks. This integration aims to enable Claude to perform chores without directly exposing sensitive user login information.
According to a poll, Generative AI is being used at a whopping 100% Japanese online game developers, as copyright infringement concerns climb
A report indicates that 100% of Japanese online game developers surveyed are using generative AI, with Google's Gemini being the most popular tool. The primary uses are user preference analysis and behavior prediction, while players express concerns about copyright infringement and homogenization of games. This trend contrasts with a more reserved approach in Western development, despite efforts by companies like Epic Games to integrate AI tools.
AI did a surprisingly good job with designing a rack for three Framework mainboards
David Soria Parra, from Anthropic, utilized the AI model Claude Fable to design and 3D print a functional rack for three Framework Laptop mainboards. The AI generated the design files and bill of materials, demonstrating a practical application of AI in hardware customization and prototyping.
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OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, a cloud-based AI agent designed to manage tasks across email, Slack, and calendars. The company is also reportedly shutting down its Atlas web browser.
Claude's new Reflect dashboard wants to help you log off of Claude
Anthropic has launched a new feature called the Claude Reflect dashboard, designed to help users monitor and manage their interaction time with the AI. This tool functions similarly to Spotify Wrapped or phone screen time utilities, providing insights into usage patterns.
China's National Vulnerability Database warns that recent Claude Code models have a security backdoor
The Chinese National Vulnerability Database (NVDB) has issued a warning regarding Anthropic's Claude Code models, specifically versions 2.1.91 through 2.1.196. The NVDB claims these versions contain a backdoor that transmits sensitive user information, including location data, to remote servers without consent. Users are advised to uninstall affected versions or update to the latest release. This issue follows previous reports of Alibaba banning Claude use due to similar data security concerns.
Now you can direct Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI from your phone
Anthropic's Claude AI now offers a new Cowork tool accessible from mobile phones for Max subscribers. This feature allows users to direct the AI assistant from their mobile devices.
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Anthropic has clarified that Claude 5 will not be permanently removed from subscription services, addressing user concerns. Separately, the CEO of Palantir expressed significant issues with the company's operations during a live television appearance.
'Meta will need to reduce or possibly stop AI investment in datacenters, as it already has excess capacity': The AI infrastructure bubble feels the heat
Meta is reportedly exploring options to sell excess AI compute capacity, potentially entering the cloud computing business to monetize its infrastructure. This move comes as big tech's massive investments in AI hardware may be leading to overcapacity, prompting concerns about return on investment. The company's stock saw a significant jump following reports of these considerations.
Evening Reading - July 30, 2026
This article rounds up various gaming news items from July 30, 2026. Highlights include a live-action Persona adaptation for Netflix, a fall 2026 release window for Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2, and SECI Interactive warning of staffing decisions after Microsoft pulled out of publishing Project Fantasy. It also touches on esports events like EVO 2026 for 2XKO and mentions updates for games like Battlefield 6 and Turok: Origin.
US government allows Anthropic to redeploy its Mythos and Fable AI models
The US government has permitted Anthropic to redeploy its AI models, Mythos and Fable. Users will regain access to these models starting July 1.
Anthropic to restore access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models
Anthropic will restore access to its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all customers following the US Department of Commerce lifting export controls. Access was previously suspended for foreign nationals due to national security concerns related to potential AI model jailbreaking.
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The article touches on two separate AI-related news items: the Trump administration lifting export controls on Anthropic's AI models, and Netflix recreating Gene Wilder's voice using AI for a project. These developments highlight ongoing discussions and applications of artificial intelligence in technology and media.