Microsoft joins OpenAI in opposing US sanctions motion against ChatGPT maker
By Emma Whitford ( August 14, 2026, 18:54 GMT | Insight) -- A sanctions motion against OpenAI in copyright lawsuits by the New York Times and other news outlets is drawing pushback from co-defendant Microsoft, as well as OpenAI, with Microsoft saying it could suffer “significant spillover prejudice” if the plaintiffs prevail. A sanctions motion against OpenAI in copyright lawsuits by the New York Times and other news outlets is drawing pushback from co-defendant Microsoft, as well as OpenAI, with Microsoft saying it could suffer “significant spillover prejudice” if the plaintiffs prevail. ...
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