Seattle Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft on same day MDL litigation v. them enters summary judgment briefing The Seattle Times filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft on the same day the multidistrict litigation against the companies entered summary judgment briefing. The suit alleges copyright infringement, marking a late but significant addition to ongoing legal challenges. Seattle Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft on same day MDL litigation v. them enters summary judgment briefing The Seattle Times filed a copyright suit v. OpenAI and Microsoft on the same day the MDL litigation against thems enters the summary judgment stage. What timing. Better late than never.