The New York Times filed a motion in court on June 26, 2026, to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft. The amendment aims to clarify a claim that Microsoft encouraged OpenAI to infringe on NYT's copyrights by developing a powerful supercomputing system. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that established a new standard for contributory infringement, requiring plaintiffs to demonstrate intentional inducement of illegal conduct. NYT spokesperson Graham James stated that the amendment seeks to strengthen their case in light of this new legal precedent.
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New York Times Amends Copyright Complaint Against Microsoft and OpenAI
The New York Times has filed a motion to amend its copyright complaint against Microsoft and OpenAI, alleging that Microsoft facilitated copyright infringement by building a supercomputer for OpenAI. This amendment is in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that changed the standards for contributory infringement.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'slams'
- ✕ headline asserts a conclusion / scare-quotes
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NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
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New York Times Amends Copyright Complaint Against Microsoft and OpenAI