The question is: if the NYT can seek relief from Microsoft and OpenAI for this, then why can't every person who has code on Github do the same. In this country

The question is: if the NYT can seek relief from Microsoft and OpenAI for this, then why can't every person who has code on Github do the same. In this country we are at an unfortunate place where only the corporations and rich people can seek relief. You need a lawyer. However, any person has the right to file appear "pro se". And if the legal filings and arguments by NYT are public, then why can't I just file my own case. And you. And you. And you. And you. And you. You get the picture. We have this situation where corporations can exploit situations and people with impunity. They can buy off the government - oh wait, we have to call that "lobbying". Lawyers won't take on the case unless it is a class action worth billions to them. In which case you and I get a piddling amount or none. See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38901484 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38901484. (the question being whether Apple settled in order to avoid a finding that their action was purposeful). All we need is to use the information from the NYT legal case. <humor?> And hey maybe someone can use OpenAI to generate the filings?</end questionable humor>