New York Times Alleges Microsoft Built Supercomputer to Aid OpenAI Copyright Infringement

The New York Times has filed a motion to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming that Microsoft built a custom supercomputer—one of the world's most powerful—to actively encourage OpenAI to infringe on NYT's copyrighted works. The amendment follows a Supreme Court ruling that raised the bar for contributory infringement, requiring proof of intentional inducement. The NYT says new evidence uncovered during discovery, along with the updated legal standard, strengthens its case against Microsoft.