Event Brief
Microsoft Deletes Blog on AI Training with Pirated Books
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET
Summary: Microsoft removes a blog post advising users to train AI on pirated Harry Potter texts.
WHO: Microsoft
WHAT: deleted a blog post
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: to prevent misuse of copyrighted material
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