Authenic Brands Group has filed a $41 million copyright-infringement lawsuit against Anthropic, alleging the use of 274 Elvis Presley songs to train Claude AI.

The complaint cites well-known Presley hits such as All Shook Up, Can't Help Falling in Love, and Don’t Be Cruel.

Plaintiffs argue Claude outputs closely resemble original songs in structure and hooks, with only light wording changes, suggesting reproduction rather than mere inspiration.

Experts note that an AI rewrite or output does not by itself prove training on the material, as training and outputs are separate issues.

The case is ongoing with no final resolution yet.

Anthropic has not publicly commented in this article, while it has previously argued that training on copyrighted material can be protected under fair use.

AI companies broadly contend that training on existing works falls under fair use, a defense that remains unresolved across multiple lawsuits and jurisdictions.

Rolling Stone is cited as the source, with additional links and a Telegram channel for current updates.

Separately, Suno pulled an ad after Mary J. Blige did not approve involvement, highlighting concerns about authorization and representation in AI-backed branding.

The Blige incident reflects broader scrutiny over AI associations with artists without explicit authorization.

If Anthropic loses, licensing practices for legacy media could be reshaped across the AI industry.

Pitchfork and Vulture are among the outlets noting ongoing legal action and tensions between AI training and copyright law.