VGA Partners Highlights Reddit's Legal Action Against Anthropic Over Alleged Unauthorized Data Use

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. - June 6, 2025 - PRLog -- VGA Partners, a leading investment advisory firm, reports on Reddit Inc.'s recent lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup Anthropic PBC. The lawsuit, filed in the Superior Court of California, San Francisco, alleges that Anthropic unlawfully accessed Reddit's user data to train its AI models, including the Claude chatbot, without proper authorization.

Allegations of Unauthorized Data Scraping

Reddit's complaint asserts that Anthropic's automated bots accessed Reddit's servers over 100,000 times since July 2024, despite assurances that such activities had ceased. The platform contends that Anthropic's actions violated Reddit's user agreement, which prohibits the commercial exploitation of user content without a formal licensing agreement. Notably, Reddit has established such agreements with companies like OpenAI and Google, ensuring user privacy and data protection.

Focus on User Privacy and Data Control

A significant aspect of the lawsuit centers on Reddit's emphasis on user privacy. The company alleges that Anthropic failed to respect Reddit's policies requiring the removal of deleted posts from AI training datasets. This stance underscores Reddit's commitment to safeguarding user-generated content and maintaining trust within its community.

Anthropic's Response

Anthropic, backed by major investors including Amazon, has denied the allegations, stating, "We disagree with Reddit's claims and will defend ourselves vigorously." The company maintains that its data collection practices are lawful and align with industry standards.

Market Reaction and Implications

Following the announcement of the lawsuit, Reddit's stock experienced a nearly 7% increase, reflecting investor confidence in the company's efforts to protect its data assets. This legal action highlights the growing importance of data ownership and the need for clear guidelines governing the use of user-generated content in AI development.

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