A $1.5 billion settlement just shook the publishing world—and it directly affects you as an author. Anthropic, the creators of Claude AI, have agreed to pay one of the largest copyright recoveries in U.S. history for using pirated books to train their models.

In this episode of Your Path to Book Publishing, we’ll break down what happened, why it matters, and how you can protect your work in the age of AI, whether you’re self-publishing, hybrid publishing, or working with a traditional publisher.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN:

• What the Anthropic settlement means for authors, publishers, and the future of copyright in AI
• Why your publishing contract (and rights ownership) matters more than ever
• How to check if your book is part of the settlement database this fall
• Practical steps you can take right now to protect your work and strengthen your legal standing

This is one of the biggest shifts in modern publishing. Don’t miss this chance to understand how it impacts your book, your royalties, and your author business.

Learn more about Your Path to Book Publishing by visiting Juxtabook.com and discover if traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid publishing is right for you.

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