American daily newspaper based in Chicago, founded 1847
Publishers led by The New York Times have filed a sanctions motion accusing OpenAI of hiding searchable training datasets and millions of de‑identified ChatGPT logs that could show whether the company reproduced copyrighted journalism in its outputs. Depositions have revealed OpenAI held large log samples and internal regurgitation-detection tools; plaintiffs say the sample provided to courts was unusable.
Ofgem has proposed refundable upfront deposits between £237,500 and £712,500 per megawatt for projects seeking grid connections, to stop speculative data‑centre schemes clogging the queue. The regulator has opened a consultation to force applicants to hit hard milestones or lose their place as Britain faces connection requests vastly above peak demand.
Texas Governor has ordered audits of data-center projects seeking grid connections. ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission are reviewing more than 1,800 interconnection requests, the vast majority from data centers. The move aims to verify power and water use, tax incentives and community impacts, and could deny connections to projects that do not comply.
The Justice Department has filed a brief supporting OpenAI and Microsoft in the New York Times' copyright suit, arguing training large language models on published works is transformative fair use that advances national security and economic goals. Publishers argue the practice harms journalism and undercuts creators; Judge Sidney H. Stein is expected to rule on summary judgment soon.
Massachusetts is tightening oversight of large data-center projects. Gov. Healey's executive order requires developers to source onsite clean power or fund nearby generation and to secure local community benefits before permitting. Applications for a data-center tax exemption are paused as regulators prepare to implement new rules.
Apple has introduced Reference Image, a feature for the iPhone 18 Pro that signs sensor data to produce an unalterable reference image. The tool lets users compare the original photo with later edits to verify authenticity, and will support Google SynthID in a software update later this year.