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NYT Alleges Microsoft Built Copyright-Infringing Supercomputer for OpenAI
The New York Times updated its copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging Microsoft built a supercomputer to help OpenAI infringe on copyrighted works. The claim follows a Supreme Court ruling against Sony that may weaken fair use defenses. The case could set precedent for AI training data practices.
Meridian48 take
The shift in NYT's claims suggests a strategic pivot after the Sony ruling, but proving Microsoft's hardware was designed specifically for infringement remains a high bar.
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