# Anthropic Sued for Using Elvis Presley Music to Train AI Models

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/anthropic-sued-for-using-elvis-presley-music-to-train-ai-models/
- Published: 2026-10-25T02:22:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T03:08:18+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-industry-news/anthropic-elvis-presley-lawsuit-ai-1236739617/
- Topics: AI, Business, Companies, Entertainment, Music, Technology

## Key points

- Elvis rights holders allege Anthropic used 274 songs without permission.
- The lawsuit seeks $150,000 per allegedly infringed song.
- The case follows other copyright claims against Anthropic.

## Summary

Elvis Presley’s music rights holders have sued Anthropic, alleging it used 274 of his songs to train its AI models without permission. The case adds to a growing series of copyright disputes over the material used to train generative AI systems.

The suit names Authentic Brands Group and other rights owners as plaintiffs, and cites songs including “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, “A Little Less Conversation” and “Don’t Be Cruel”. It alleges Anthropic’s Claude continued to produce material resembling copyrighted songs despite safeguards, and seeks $150,000 for each song allegedly infringed. Anthropic had not responded to a request for comment.

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