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CATCH #1679 DETECTED SEP 27, 2026 09:22 UTC
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EXHIBIT 1679
Sep 27, 2026 09:22 UTC hacker news https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49863864
An article from the Authors Guild discussing OpenAI's internal concerns about public perception on Hacker News regarding mass book piracy is gaining traction on HN.

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openai was apparently worried about the "optics" of mass book piracy showing up on hacker news, according to a new authors guild piece.

interesting to see a report from the authors guild claiming openai execs feared public reaction on hn regarding their book piracy practices.

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HN story climbing fast:
title: OpenAI Feared "Optics" of what might appear on Hacker News
points: 108 in 3.0h = 36 pts/hr
link: https://authorsguild.org/news/ag-v-openai-top-execs-knew-mass-book-piracy-was-illegal/
discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49863864

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