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NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI

The New York Times has amended its lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI. The filing alleges Microsoft encouraged the theft of copyrighted work to build a supercomputer for OpenAI. Other news publishers have also joined legal actions over the scraping of articles.

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The New York Times filed a redacted court document alleging Microsoft actively supported intellectual property theft.

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  1. New York Times Accuses Microsoft of Building Copyright-Infringing Supercomputer

    The New York Times has amended its lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI. The filing alleges Microsoft encouraged the theft of copyrighted work to build a supercomputer for OpenAI. Other news publishers have also joined legal actions over the scraping of articles.

    What's confirmed:

    • The New York Times amended its lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
    • A coalition of news publishers is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for scraping articles.
    • Nearly 400 local newspapers have filed suit against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright theft.
    • The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and WEHCO joined the lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Microsoft built a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI.
    • Microsoft actively encouraged OpenAI to steal copyrighted work from the New York Times.
    • Microsoft's 13B OpenAI investment is affected by claims of systematic data theft.
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