Roman Balmakov
Facts Matter: Uncovering Truths, Presenting Complex Issues in an Understandable Way | Hosted by Roman Balmakov, Reporter and Host of ‘Facts Matter’ at The Epoch Times
Anthropic Slapped With Lawsuit Over Alleged Theft of Over 10,000 Songs for AI Training
Sept 15, 2026
Anthropic recently settled a $1.5-billion civil suit over the illegal downloading of millions of books used to train its large language model. It was the single largest copyright infringement settlement in U.S. history. This past weekend, over 30 music companies filed a class-action lawsuit alleging Anthropic illegally downloaded song lyrics from the same torrent sites and intentionally removed copyright information. How this case shakes out could very well dictate whether the live music industry is still a thing a generation from now. Let's go through the details together. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. Sign up for American Hartford Gold's FREE Gold & Silver 101 webinar on 9/17 10am PST/1pm EST & be entered to win a FREE gold coin; qualified attendees can receive up to $15,000 in free silver: https://ept.ms/AHG-917Webinar
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Facts Matter investigates complex issues, and then presents the findings in a way that is easy to understand. We are free from the influence of any government, corporation, or political party. Our goal is to bring you accurate information so that you can form your own opinion, stay informed, and stay free.
About Roman Balmakov
Facts Matter: Uncovering Truths, Presenting Complex Issues In An Understandable Way | Hosted By Roman Balmakov, Reporter And Host Of ‘facts Matter’ At The Epoch Times
Roman Balmakov is a reporter with The Epoch Times and host of the show “Facts Matter.” He has travelled around the country and overseas in his coverage of protests, riots, and elections. He is also the producer of many Epoch Times’ commercials, both on TV and social media.
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