New York Times and News Outlets Demand Legal Sanctions Against OpenAI
A coalition of media organizations, led by The New York Times, has filed a request for legal sanctions against OpenAI in an ongoing copyright dispute.
The reporting (7)
- New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute Yahoo Finance · 45d ago
- Media Outlets Ask Court To Penalize OpenAI For 'Discovery Misconduct' 07/10/2026 MediaPost · 45d ago
- AP Technology SummaryBrief at 10:25 a.m. EDT Caledonian Record · 45d ago
- Local newspapers’ AI lawsuit is a righteous battle The Seattle Times · 45d ago
- New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute Reuters · 45d ago
- OpenAI faces sanctions bid as newspapers say ChatGPT was trained on stolen news Los Angeles Times · 45d ago
- Orlando Sentinel, other media outlets seek ‘serious sanctions’ against OpenAI Orlando Sentinel · 45d ago
Where it stands
A group of media outlets has formally requested that a court impose sanctions on OpenAI. The filing alleges discovery misconduct in connection with the legal battle over the use of copyrighted news content in artificial intelligence training.
According to coverage from Yahoo Finance, Reuters, MediaPost, the Los Angeles Times, and the Orlando Sentinel, the plaintiffs contend that ChatGPT was trained on material described as stolen news. The coverage emphasizes the collaborative nature of the request, which includes outlets such as the Orlando Sentinel.
Future developments will depend on the court's response to the motion for sanctions. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for a judicial ruling on the request for penalties against OpenAI.
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Answered
Who is leading the effort to sanction OpenAI?
The New York Times is leading the coalition of media outlets seeking legal sanctions.
What is the primary allegation against OpenAI?
The media group alleges discovery misconduct and claims that ChatGPT was trained on stolen news content.
Has the court issued a ruling on the sanctions?
Coverage does not yet specify a ruling or a scheduled decision date from the court.
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