OpenAI Deletes Key Evidence in NY Times Copyright Lawsuit

The New York Times has accused OpenAI of inadvertently erasing potential evidence in their ongoing copyright lawsuit, which alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft illegally used Times articles to train AI models. Although OpenAI recovered much of the data, the Times claims the loss of original file names and folder structures hampers their case. OpenAI disputes the characterization and plans to respond. The case, currently in discovery, involves complex data-sharing issues and could set significant precedents for AI industry operations in the U.S.