The complaint claims that Anthropic exploited iconic tracks such as “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Don’t Be Cruel” without licensing agreements or compensation. Beyond copyright infringement, the plaintiffs allege the company circumvented digital protections and removed copyright metadata, potentially diluting the commercial value of the original recordings. Anthropic has formally disputed these allegations, signaling an intent to contest the claims in court.
This litigation joins a broader movement of high-profile figures seeking legal recourse against AI developers. Scarlett Johansson previously challenged OpenAI over a voice assistant that closely resembled her own, while Matthew McConaughey and Taylor Swift have proactively filed trademarks to legally anchor their voices and likenesses against unauthorized digital replication. Meanwhile, performers like Gal Gadot are turning to contractual safeguards, spending months negotiating specific protections against AI interference in film productions. As these cases accumulate, they reflect a shifting landscape where stars are moving from reactive public statements to concrete legal and bureaucratic defenses of their intellectual property.
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