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NYT FIGHTS $20M LEGAL BATTLE AGAINST OPENAI

AI DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, JUL 28, 2026

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The New York Times has invested over $20 million in its copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, with publisher A.G. Sulzberger committing to see the case through.

The Times filed suit in 2023, alleging that the AI companies used its copyrighted articles to train their large language models without permission or compensation. The legal action represents one of the most significant challenges to generative AI's use of published content. Sulzberger's public commitment to the case signals the Times' resolve to establish legal precedent around AI training data. The $20 million investment underscores the financial stakes for major news organizations as they navigate tensions between AI advancement and intellectual property rights. The lawsuit joins other copyright disputes involving AI companies, including cases from authors and artists. The outcome could shape how tech companies source training data and whether news organizations can enforce payment for content used to develop AI systems.

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