Microsoft Director Slams AI Scraping as 'Largest Theft of Labor in Human History'

The ongoing lawsuit between The New York Times and OpenAI/Microsoft has yielded some revealing statements from the defendants. In legal briefs filed in support of their case, Microsoft director made a claim that AI scraping is 'the largest theft of labor in human history'. Meanwhile, OpenAI head described ChatGPT as an 'existential threat' to publishers.

The lawsuit itself dates back to late 2023 and has been ongoing for almost three years. Despite the lengthy timeline, the case remains unresolved. The recent development comes after the New York Times requested a summary judgment from the court.

Notably, statements made by OpenAI's leadership remain sealed or redacted at their request. However, this has led to speculation about the nature of these statements and what they may reveal about the companies' involvement in AI-related issues.