Settlement would mean it doesn't become legal precedence, right?

This outcome seems to be the best possible for Anthropic. Over 100B$ have been invested in AI so far, venture capital can afford to pay a few billions per big company as a South Park style "Sorry".

Or am I missing something?

> Settlement would mean it doesn't become legal precedence, right?

The summary judgment ruling from 2025 in this case will still be legal precedence, the settlement will mean that there is no trial for damages.

However, since this is a district court ruling it is non-binding on other courts.