# NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 19:28 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
A coalition of news publishers, including The New York Times, is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over allegations of mass copyright infringement.

## Intelligence Brief
OpenAI and Microsoft are facing lawsuits from a coalition of news publishers for scraping articles. The New York Times has amended its legal action, specifically criticizing Microsoft for constructing a supercomputer for OpenAI that the publication describes as copyright-infringing.


Coverage from Yahoo, Bloomberg Law News, and Ars Technica emphasizes the scale of the alleged infringement. Other participating entities in the legal action include the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and WEHCO.


Future developments depend on the amended lawsuit filed by The New York Times and the ongoing proceedings involving the publisher coalition.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is suing OpenAI and Microsoft?
A coalition of news publishers, including The New York Times, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and WEHCO.

### What are the specific allegations against the companies?
The companies are accused of mass copyright infringement and scraping articles.

### What specific claim did The New York Times make regarding Microsoft?
The New York Times alleged that Microsoft built a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Microsoft, OpenAI, NYT, OpenAI and Microsoft Sued for Mass Copyright Infringement, News Publisher Coalition, OpenAI Microsoft Sued, Publishers for Scraping Articles, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette WEHCO

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gizmodo | Everyone Wants to Build AI Using Someone Else’s Work | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPcGNsSWRmQ1Y2b0ZoRkFfdzdBNk4ydlhieGdZZmVweWF6RU44N1ZjeDFZVUxGWTU4bDVzcmdsNk1NOTJ2Q3VsRXd4enotanRKSmk4dksyU1E4V3FiUjgyV2dUZzczbnQxc2lRYVB3X3JUTzdleXA0SmFNWEFSdmxpTlNkR2ltRUJHaUE?oc=5) |
| New Jersey Globe | Nearly 400 local newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged copyright theft | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxNcGlRd05fNFhxbTR3QkxldmQ5ay00OG1mWDZpLU1oQXNJTnRFSkxsVVNkcld0VXpBSmh3UFE0SWZLOFZxTzNYZGgwYkZZVlV6MzJ1OUw3SGhwZXM4RXQ5ay1ZX2llanVJVk5mUmNiQzctR1NScUVmRzUyOTBQNE1NVWNFSE0tUV9kbzlUR01tc1RmU1ZWQlRqalE5WXUyb3ZYUTg3SmhVLXRHSWhNN0I4WA?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | OpenAI and Microsoft Sued for Mass Copyright Infringement by News Publisher Coalition | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPQzhkM25SN3pySlhmWGRFbUtNTVR3dzN3bF9hSTBQNzFDa21oa1BHS0U3ekpvSlg2Rm5MTFpsVFZjWWw0NG91TEpoazNSbk1VTlM3YnBDTC1QTWhWc3R0ekxUcm9fWi1CVzVWQnRucUhGS29aVzBxUFBDWUd5NnFoUENNNVBQbXpQX1M1VzNTd3Jjcy1K?oc=5) |
| Bloomberg Law News | OpenAI, Microsoft Sued by Publishers for Scraping Articles (1) | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPTWdJa1NjY1lqOERVaU5tRDJlNnE1OEhBZ3otVmZwY2hJVVV6YUFiT0NlVlFxQkI4MVVJQVpTM1FLQkhRMHR1S0lOdi0ySG42UGRmTmVMN3pJUEFBQ053WmhZdXhacTR2RDBXLXNyeWk4LU1kY3FveDIxYVVNZ01Qb1JYWGdOQjNVQmd3dXdsVzJMTmpwOXNtckcxUlhfLTJpcHRGag?oc=5) |
| The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, WEHCO join lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxQakg2UlVoRndsdmFZMlV4d3VTc0dvWHY0RGlDVVJpb0tzbWFTSzEwcGlybTZBRHV4Zk9nMWhneklSenZjR2tPekEtR2k0N2xfaHI0cl8yVlJLTEdfOElfZ1dsY2gzN1g2QmRBQy1MZU1WUnVBM0FtcmhyeHgtVFBlT29ySmhIZVVCaXJreENDUFBjUlh2VU1CWA?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | The New York Times Amends Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Microsoft | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxNNkt5bzEyVlJtRUxPRHp1N21EUjd2NVhvTm9heUFZRWRUMmwyYUJxZVNqQWhrbmFxSDhDOGZkOWFBTHJ0b0JWV1pfTFNOa2N1N05pbkFZcDg4MmdhUi04TTJ0eTMyamQ3M09UOUtWcmJNdjlQZDNwNGVtenRINHZmWGhfTVRyN1VM?oc=5) |
| Ars Technica | NYT slams Microsoft for building copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI | 2026-06-26 20:04 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNZkZOektrZmc2dV9wRUxQbE5HUGEwMHl3aGg1ajU3OFR4aHZNcWt5bkVWeVZlM3dHSGZ6c1BtZkstaDVyd3d6aEtnNDlHcEtFQnpXc3dDb0FNYlpGeEoybjVLcnhjQUdIcTdFQmJUWlRNSDdRWUcyc3FHQmV6NEZOVUhBbExBR0pnTF94c0I5dkR3bG96Y1VabndZOFRIRWdYMFk3aW5Bb3hqWGJXTzczZnVQTGFDRC1lQlp6QTh3?oc=5) |

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