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The largest publicly reported copyright recovery on record reads as a win for authors. The most consequential term is not the number but the no-admission-of-liability clause, which retires an existential claim without setting precedent against fair use. What the deal settles, what it leaves open, and the four things to change in your training-data and indemnity position now.
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24 July 2026 · 11 min read
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Model developers, enterprise AI buyers, publishers and rights holders, and anyone negotiating an AI indemnity clause this quarter.
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The largest publicly reported copyright recovery on record reads as a win for authors. The most consequential term is not the number but the no-admission-of-liability clause, which retires an existential claim without setting precedent against fair use. What the deal settles, what it leaves open, and the four things to change in your training-data and indemnity position now.
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Articles are general commentary as at their publication date. They are not legal advice and should not be relied on for a specific matter. Several of these areas are changing quickly. Ask about your situation →