AI firm Anthropic has reached a landmark settlement by agreeing to pay $1.5 billion to authors in response to a class action lawsuit regarding the unauthorized use of their works for training chatbot technology. Under the agreement, authors will receive approximately $3,000 per book for their contributions. This settlement not only addresses the copyright claims but also marks a significant step in the evolving landscape of AI regulations and copyright law, highlighting the increasing importance of protecting intellectual property in the digital age.