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AI scraping is described as the largest theft of labor in human history by a Microsoft executive.

AICorporate ResponsibilityCultureSep 17, 2026score 0.604 posts · 4 replies across 3 instances
Multiple sources report that a Microsoft executive described AI scraping as 'the largest theft of labor in human history,' citing new unredacted filings. The posts also mention concerns about AI 'doom loops' and their potential impact on news organizations.

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AI scraping is described as the largest theft of labor in human history by a Microsoft executive.
Parent: AIEntity: AI ScrapingImpact: negativeDate: Sep 17, 2026 - Sep 21, 2026Target: AI scraping is the largest theft of labor in human history

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"Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,’ new unredacted filings reveal" https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-new-unredacted-filings-reveal/ Big tech exploitation of intellectual labor and human culture is no accident--it's central to the entire business model of generative AI. They wouldn't have a product at all without stealing our music, art, words, and other works, and they know it. #FuckAI #AI #Technology #Capitalism #Exploitation #Art #Music #Labor #Microsoft #OpenAI
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#Microsoft exec called #AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history” https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history/
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Microsoft exec called #AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history,' new unredacted filings reveal https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-new-unredacted-filings-reveal/
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history” - Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history/
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history' (techcrunch.com) https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-new-unredacted-filings-reveal/ #Microsoft #ai
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,' new unredacted filings reveal | TechCrunch https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-new-unredacted-filings-reveal/
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history” - Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history/?utm_campaign=dhtwitter&utm_content=%3Cmedia_url%3E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history' https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-new-unredacted-filings-reveal/ https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49752056
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history” Microsoft, OpenAI emails reveal fear of AI “doom loop” killing news orgs. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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Microsoft director: AI scraping 'the largest theft of labor in human history' https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-director-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-while-openai-head-brands-chatgpt-an-existential-threat-to-publishers-revelations-come-from-legal-briefs-filed-in-nyt-lawsuit https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49768921
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Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,’ new unredacted filings reveal https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/17/microsoft-exec-called-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-new-unredacted-filings-reveal/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest TechCrunch Stories @latest-techcrunch-stories-Techcrunch
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#ArsTechnica #Tech Microsoft exec called AI scraping the “largest theft of labor in human history” https://arstechni.ca/FpTN
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#arstechnica#tech