According to Techdirt, OpenAI has leveled serious accusations at lawyers representing plaintiffs in the consolidated copyright case that includes the New York Times's lawsuit against the company. OpenAI claims the attorneys paid for, concealed, and then "laundered" dubious evidence that has become central to the litigation.
Techdirt notes that recent attention had focused on offhand statements from OpenAI and Microsoft employees that surfaced in the filings. But this latest allegation shifts the spotlight onto the plaintiffs' legal team, suggesting the evidence in question may have been obtained through questionable means and then presented in a way designed to hide its provenance.
The article does not specify what the evidence is, but the accusation adds another layer to an already sprawling case. If the claims are borne out, they could damage the plaintiffs' credibility; if not, the episode may be read as an aggressive defense tactic in a high-stakes copyright battle.