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'The largest theft of labor in human history:' Court docs reveal Microsoft exec predicted AI 'doom loops' could hollow out the internet

PC Gamer • Sat, 19 Sep 2026

Copilot's answer engine allegedly caused the New York Times' click-through rate to plummet by figures up to 93%.

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Copilot's answer engine allegedly caused the New York Times' click-through rate to plummet by figures up to 93%.

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Copilot's answer engine allegedly caused the New York Times' click-through rate to plummet by figures up to 93%.

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