NYT vs. OpenAI: A $10M Copyright Battle and the Future of AI

While many publishers, like Dotdash Meredith ($16 million annual licensing fee), struck deals with OpenAI to compensate for the use of their content in training AI models, the New York Times chose a different path. Spending $10.8 million on legal fees in 2024, the NYT sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. This high-stakes legal battle highlights the clash between news organizations and tech giants over copyright and business models in the age of AI, showcasing the NYT's willingness to fight for its rights against powerful tech companies.