The New York Times has filed allegations that Microsoft built a supercomputer specifically to help OpenAI infringe on copyrights. The NYT shifted its OpenAI/Microsoft copyright claims after the Supreme Court ruling against Sony, arguing that the scale and purpose of the infrastructure was designed to facilitate systematic copyright infringement. The allegations suggest that Microsoft's infrastructure was not merely incidental to AI development but was purpose-built to enable large-scale copyright violations. This case represents a major escalation in the ongoing legal battle over AI training data, potentially setting precedent for how AI companies can use copyrighted material. The timing is significant as it follows the SCOTUS ruling against Sony, which the NYT argues changes the legal landscape for AI copyright disputes.
NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI
updated at June 26, 2026