Anthropic CEO Ordered to Testify in Key Copyright Case Against OpenAI

In a significant development within the realm of copyright litigation, a California federal magistrate judge has mandated that the CEO of Anthropic, a prominent AI startup, participate in a six-hour deposition. This requirement arises from an ongoing lawsuit involving authors who have filed a copyright claim against OpenAI. The decision is noteworthy as the CEO of Anthropic previously held a position at OpenAI, where he was reportedly responsible for managing the datasets that trained OpenAI’s machine-learning model. This connection has been pivotal in the case put forth by the authors. Further details about the case can be accessed through Law360’s coverage.