Nippan IPS, a Japanese firm, has confirmed a business relationship with Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company. The agreement, finalized in November 2024, involved the sale of books from Nippan IPS to Anthropic. These sales occurred over a period spanning from December 2024 to December 2024. The specifics of the books purchased and the intended use by Anthropic remain undisclosed. This deal highlights the growing intersection between traditional publishing and the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Nippan IPS’s confirmation arrives as interest grows regarding data sources utilized in the development of AI models. Further details regarding the financial terms of the arrangement have not been released.