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AI Book Piracy Claim: How to Claim, Free

The AI Book Piracy Claim is open for claims. Major AI companies allegedly copied millions of copyrighted books from piracy sites like LibGen and Z-Library and used them to train commercial AI models now worth billions of dollars.

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Updated September 10, 2026

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Open settlements you can claim right now

YouTube Privacy Settlement

$20–$500

$30M fund·4,790+ claims filed

Claim $20–$500

Cash App Referral Texts

$88–$147

$12.5M fund·3,241+ claims filed

Claim $88–$147

Waffle Recall (TreeHouse Foods)

~$50

$4M fund·3,520+ claims filed

Claim ~$50

Poppi Soda False Advertising

~$16

$8.9M fund·857+ claims filed

Claim ~$16

Krispy Kreme Data Breach

~$75

$1.6M fund·416+ claims filed

Claim ~$75

Michael Kors Outlet Pricing

~$30

$5M fund·280+ claims filed

Claim ~$30

Vending Machine Overcharges

$30–$360

$6.9M fund·782+ claims filed

Claim $30–$360

Beef Price-Fixing (Tyson & Cargill)

$20–$50

$87.5M fund·1,274+ claims filed

Claim $20–$50

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What is the AI Book Piracy Claim about?

Major AI companies allegedly copied millions of copyrighted books from piracy sites like LibGen and Z-Library and used them to train commercial AI models now worth billions of dollars. If you are eligible and submit a claim, your compensation will depend on the outcome of your individual case, including factors such as the specific facts of your claim, the evidence provided, applicable laws, and the resolution reached. Copyright law allows statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work against each AI company. There is no guarantee of payment and all cases must be evaluated on an individual basis.\nDISCLAIMER: Attorney Advertisement. Not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is created by submitting this form. Licensed in Arizona. ClaimsHero partners with law firms in other jurisdictions. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. ClaimsHero is responsible for this ad. Visit claimshero.io for contact information and additional disclaimers.\nSponsored listing.

Who qualifies for the AI Book Piracy Claim?

You may qualify for the AI Book Piracy Claim if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.

  • You are the author or rights holder of a book with an ISBN or ASIN
  • The book is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office and you own the reproduction rights
  • The book appeared on a piracy platform (like LibGen or Z-Library) or in an AI training dataset

How do you file a AI Book Piracy Claim claim?

Check the eligibility requirements above, then file on the official claim site. You file directly with the settlement administrator and keep 100% of any payment — Payout never takes a cut.

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Before you file

If this is your first claim, how to claim a class action settlement walks through the process end to end, and what class action settlements actually pay per person explains how the amount is decided before you spend time on the form. Many cases need no receipts at all — see settlements with no proof of purchase.

Payout is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Settlement information is for general informational purposes only. Eligibility, legal representation, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court, or participating law firm and are not guaranteed.