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Microsoft and OpenAI workers worry about ‘largest theft of labor’ in history, records show

Workers worry about 'largest theft of labor' in history as records show AI training quotes threaten copyright defense.

By · Published September 18, 2026  19:42 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  19:42 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Workers worry about 'largest theft of labor' in history as records show AI training quotes threaten copyright defense.
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Thousands of workers are concerned about the potential consequences of a landmark copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. The concern stems from the companies' use of AI training data, which has raised questions about copyright defense.

OpenAI and Microsoft executives' quotes on AI training have been cited in the lawsuit, with some arguing that they threaten the companies' ability to defend against copyright claims. The lawsuit and related records have sparked a heated debate about the ethics of AI training and the rights of workers involved.

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What is the lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft's use of AI training data constitutes the 'largest theft of labor in human history.'

What have Microsoft executives admitted to?

According to records in the suit, Microsoft executives have made startling admissions about the scale of the issue.

What are the implications for workers?

Thousands of workers are concerned about the potential consequences of the lawsuit.

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