Vibe coding is a form of AI-assisted software development in which a person describes what software should do and relies on an AI coding tool to generate and revise much of the underlying code. The user may test the software, describe problems, and direct changes without necessarily reading or fully understanding every line of code the AI produces. Tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and similar AI coding agents have made this increasingly practical for both pr

Anthropic, the developer of the Claude artificial intelligence models, has received final approval of a $1.5 billion copyright settlement arising from its acquisition of hundreds of thousands of copyrighted books. The size of the settlement in Bartz v. Anthropic PBC makes the case remarkable. But for businesses developing or using artificial intelligence, the more important issue is why Anthropic faced that liability even after winning a significant ruling that its use of cop

Government shutdowns create widespread operational uncertainty. The impact on intellectual property agencies varies significantly because these offices are funded in different ways. For businesses, creators, and in-house counsel, understanding those distinctions is key to maintaining rights and avoiding preventable delays. USPTO: Continuing Operations With Reserves The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) remains open and operating normally. Unlike many federal agencies,