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

The New York Times and other news outlets are seeking legal sanctions against OpenAI over allegations of evidence tampering in a copyright trial.

By · Published July 9, 2026 at 21:27 UTC · Updated July 11, 2026 at 23:29 UTC

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Source diversity sample: CNET · The Hill · TheWrap · Variety · TechCrunch · The Denver Post · Ars Technica.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 9, 20:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Portuguese Jul 10, 13:34 UTC · TecMundo

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The story so far

The New York Times alleges that OpenAI hid billions of logs and faked an inability to search its training data. These claims are central to an ongoing copyright lawsuit involving ChatGPT.

Coverage from Ars Technica, TechCrunch, Variety, and The Denver Post emphasizes that multiple news organizations are now demanding serious legal sanctions against the company based on these allegations of deception. Future developments depend on the court's response to the requests for sanctions and the verification of the missing logs mentioned in the filings.

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The obvious questions

What specifically is OpenAI accused of doing?

The New York Times alleges that OpenAI hid billions of logs and faked its inability to search training data.

Which organizations are seeking sanctions?

The New York Times and The Denver Post, among other news outlets, are demanding legal sanctions.

In what context are these allegations appearing?

The allegations have surfaced within a copyright trial regarding ChatGPT.

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Topics

OpenAI New York Times ChatGPT Copyright Lawsuit The Denver Post

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