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

The New York Times has moved to amend its copyright complaint against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that Microsoft built a purpose-built supercomputer to help OpenAI infringe on its copyrighted works. The filing comes after a Supreme Court ruling raised the legal bar for contributory infringement claims, requiring proof that a party intentionally induced illegal conduct. The Times says new evidence uncovered during discovery shows Microsoft actively encouraged the theft of its articles by constructing one of the world’s most powerful computing systems for OpenAI.