Elvis Presley rights holders sue Anthropic over 274 songs
Owners of rights in 274 Elvis Presley compositions accuse Anthropic of using their lyrics to train Claude without a licence, in a California lawsuit.
By GennnAi··1 min read
The complaint was filed on October 23, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Plaintiffs, including music publishers and family trusts, cite songs such as "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Don't Be Cruel" and "All Shook Up." They say Anthropic's post-2023 filters are narrow and easy to circumvent. Reports put the damages sought at no less than $41 million; Anthropic disputes the claims.
Source: The New York Times, published on October 25, 2026.