https://youtu.be/7xHz9dEVVmI

The conflict between publishers and authors becomes evident in this shocking development of a $1.5B AI lawsuit settlement. What was supposed to be a massive win for writers is now raising serious questions about who really benefits—and it's not looking good for authors.

Professor Lea Bishop objects based on Judge Alsup's uncovering of backroom deals, resulting in publishers claiming at least 50% of the settlement. From sealed court filings to accusations of unfair representation, the conflict reveals deeper issues in copyright, AI training, and the power dynamics of the publishing industry.

Are authors being pushed aside in a case they started? Is this just another example of the system favoring corporations over creators? And what does this mean for the future of AI lawsuits and fair use?

Watch as we break down the facts, expose the tensions, and explain why this battle between publishers and authors could change everything.

Bartz v. Anthropic PBC, 3:24-cv-05417 https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69058235/bartz-v-anthropic-pbc/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

Received Document – #630 in Bartz v. Anthropic https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69058235/630/bartz-v-anthropic-pbc/

Letter – #644 in Bartz v. Anthropic PBC (N.D. Cal., 3:24-cv-05417) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69058235/644/bartz-v-anthropic-pbc/

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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Lea Bishop's Objection
2:44 - Publishers Inserted Themselves into the Settlement
4:21 - Previous Judge Uncovered Fee-Splitting Agreement Between Counsel and Publishers
5:59 - Counsel Then Sealed the Objection and Lied to the New Judge
6:52 - Publishers Get Unclaimed Funds, Then Discourage Authors from Claiming
8:09 - Authors Deserve Their Own Counsel
9:44 - One of the Publishers Responds
10:55 - "WE Own the Rights, Not Authors!"
11:58 - "Be Grateful We Allow You to Get 50%!"
13:53 - "WE Are the Ones Who Are REALLY Hurt!"
14:55 - "Accept the Crumbs We Allow You to Have, Authors!"
15:41 - Copyrights Are to Benefit the Copyright Cartel, Not Authors and Artists

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The "rolling cipher" debate is back—and this time it's at the center of the Udio and Suno lawsuits. What the court just said about YouTube's so-called "access control" system could reshape how copyright law works online. Unless, of course, it's just a copy control being misrepresented.

But if it's not, how come they keep using the words "copies" and "copying" to describe what it prevents?

In this video, we break down the judge's "reasoning" (if we can call it that), the plaintiffs' claims, and why the distinction between access control and copy control is absolutely critical under the DMCA. If everything becomes an "access control," fair use protections could vanish overnight.

We also compare this to older DVD encryption cases and explain why the analogy doesn't hold up. Plus, we look at how the Suno case is reacting—and why this fight is far from over.

If you care about digital rights, streaming, or free speech online, this is one you can't ignore.

Memorandum & Opinion – #156 in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Uncharted Labs, Inc. (S.D.N.Y., 1:24-cv-04777) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68878697/156/umg-recordings-inc-v-uncharted-labs-inc/

Response - not related to a motion – #220 in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Suno, Inc. (D. Mass., 1:24-cv-11611) https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68878608/220/umg-recordings-inc-v-suno-inc/

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0:00 - Intro - "Access Controls" versus "Copy Controls"
1:44 - The Udio Judge's Ruling
6:03 - Suno Plaintiffs Want Their Judge to Take Judicial Notice
7:10 - The Udio Ruling Inverts the Pleading Standard
8:45 - How DVD Encryption Worked (And Why It's Different)
11:24 - Why Can a Claim Survive by Alleging LESS, Not More?
12:27 - "Access Control" Is About Accessing Works, Not Files
13:49 - Why This Is So Important