On the latest episode of “ Daily Variety ” podcast, Variety journalists analyze the recent jousts between Hollywood and key AI firms in copyright battles that are raging in the federal courts. Reporter Ethan Shanfeld also breaks down who’s in, who’s out and who’s moving up among cast members on “Saturday Night Live” as the late-night mainstay finalizes its players for Season 51.

Gene Maddaus, Variety ‘s senior media writer, has covered AI-related litigation on a near daily basis since 2023. He and business editor Todd Spangler break down the significance of the recent $1.5 billion settlement reached by AI firm Anthropic with a collection of authors. They also examine the recent news that Warner Bros. Discovery has joined Disney and NBCUniversal in its infringement suit against AI

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