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Elvis Presley Estate Sues Anthropic Over Alleged Copyright Infringement In AI Training

28 Oct 2026, 09:19 AM IST · GlobeWire Daily Entertainment Desk · Source: www.theguardian.com

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Key takeaways Estate Alleges Unauthorized Use Authentic Brands Group, owner of Elvis Presley's music catalog and likeness, has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The complaint alleges Anthropic used 274 of the late singer's songs, including "Can’t He

Estate Alleges Unauthorized Use

Authentic Brands Group, owner of Elvis Presley's music catalog and likeness, has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The complaint alleges Anthropic used 274 of the late singer's songs, including "Can’t Help Falling in Love" and "All Shook Up," to train its AI models without permission.

Background and Impact

While major music labels have previously challenged AI developers, this case marks a prominent legal challenge from an artist's estate. The outcome could establish significant legal precedents for how AI developers utilize existing copyrighted music catalogs.

Uncertainties and Verification

The plaintiffs are seeking statutory damages of $150,000 per infringed track. The court must still determine whether training AI models on copyrighted works constitutes infringement.

Readers can verify court filings and ongoing updates via [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/25/elvis-presley-anthropic-lawsuit-ai-models-music).

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