New York Times and Other Publishers Ask Court to Penalize OpenAI

Jul 10, 2026

The New York Times, New York Daily News, and other media organizations have asked a court to penalize OpenAI, accusing the company of withholding evidence in a copyright lawsuit. The publishers allege that OpenAI failed to produce relevant documents and data, escalating the ongoing legal dispute over AI training data.

Why it matters: This case could influence how AI companies are required to handle evidence in copyright disputes, impacting future AI training practices.

Full story at: The New York Times / AI ↗