OpenAI executives admitted copying authors' work illegally
Direct evidence of intentional infringement could shift compensation negotiations in your favor.
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This story ran in the Coral Wire edition of Wed, Sep 23 2026, when the Coral Index stood at 35/100 (Headwinds).
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