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OpenAI faked inability to search training data, hid billions of logs, NYT says

OpenAI may have made a fatal misstep in copyright fight with news orgs

arstechnica.com

July 9, 2026

2 min read

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Summary

OpenAI is facing potential sanctions for preventing news organizations from accessing logs that could reveal users bypassing paywalls by using ChatGPT. The outcome of this legal battle could determine whether OpenAI is deemed an infringer or if its technology is classified as transformative fair use.

Key Takeaways

OpenAI is facing potential sanctions for allegedly concealing evidence of copyright infringement related to news organizations' content.
The New York Times claims OpenAI misled the court about its ability to search ChatGPT logs, which could significantly impact the case.
OpenAI's privacy engineer revealed during a deposition that the company had previously conducted searches of ChatGPT logs, contradicting its claims in court.
OpenAI argues that the New York Times' sanctions motion is an attempt to access more logs and infringe on user privacy, asserting that the news organization's case is weakening.

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