OpenAI & The New York Times
24 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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Regulatory
OpenAI: Defendant accused of hiding and destroying evidence; faces potential sanctions and reputational harm.
The New York Times: Lead plaintiff; has spent over $28 million on AI litigation; seeks sanctions to compel evidence disclosure.
Apr 20, 2026 · 44 articles
Regulatory
OpenAI: OpenAI>>> is being sued by The New York Times>>> for allegedly using copyrighted work to train its AI products, including ChatGPT. This event places OpenAI>>> at the center of a significant intellectual property dispute.
The New York Times: The New York Times is actively challenging AI companies for alleged intellectual property theft, seeking to protect its copyrighted content and the future of journalism. This event highlights its role as a key plaintiff in a lawsuit against OpenAI>>> and Microsoft>>>.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
OpenAI: OpenAI is the developer of ChatGPT and its spokesperson, Drew Pusateri, clarified that their bots are not designed to substitute medical care, highlighting the company's stance on the responsible use of its AI.
The New York Times: The New York Times conducted a survey and published an article on readers' experiences with chatbots for nutrition, contributing to the public discourse on AI in health.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is considering delaying its IPO until 2027 to achieve its desired $1 trillion valuation, rather than accepting a lower valuation for an earlier public debut. This decision reflects market uncertainty and government scrutiny over its AI models.
The New York Times: The New York Times reported on OpenAI's deliberations regarding its IPO delay and the reasons behind it, citing sources involved in the company's discussions.
Jun 12, 2026 · 66 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is a competitor in AI and a defendant in The New York Times lawsuit, while also having content deals with News Corp and Axel Springer.
The New York Times: The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over unauthorized use of content, representing the litigation approach to AI content use, contrasting with Apple's licensing strategy.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is the central entity, experiencing leadership changes while preparing for an IPO. Despite executive departures, its strong revenue growth and enterprise focus maintain positive market sentiment.
The New York Times: The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright, a legal matter unrelated to the executive changes.
Aug 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
OpenAI: OpenAI>>> is a major AI company directly affected by the proposed legislation for public ownership and is actively involved in discussions with government officials regarding AI regulation.
The New York Times: The The New York Times published an op-ed by Bernie Sanders, serving as a platform for him to outline the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act. Its role is primarily as a media outlet disseminating information about the proposed legislation.
Jun 01, 2026 · 49 articles
Regulatory
OpenAI: OpenAI>>>'s ChatGPT launch in 2022 sparked concerns among news publishers about content repurposing, leading to the current wave of copyright battles, though OpenAI>>> has pursued licensing deals.
The New York Times: The New York Times>>> is also suing Perplexity AI>>> for copyright infringement, indicating a broader industry concern about AI's use of journalistic content.
May 28, 2026 · 24 articles
Tech
OpenAI: OpenAI faces increased competition from Meta's new coding agent and open-weight models, potentially eroding its market share in developer tools.
The New York Times: The The New York Times interviewed Zuckerberg, providing a platform for his views.
Jul 25, 2026 · 114 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is a key competitor that has recruited Alphabet Inc. talent, including Noam Shazeer. The reshuffle and Alphabet Inc.'s delays may benefit OpenAI's competitive position.
The New York Times: The New York Times interviewed Jeff Dean about Discovery, Inc., providing insight into the new startup.
Aug 05, 2026 · 86 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is a competitor to Alphabet's Gemini, but the investment does not directly affect OpenAI.
The New York Times: The New York Times is an investment by Berkshire, but it is not directly related to the Alphabet investment.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 articles
Regulatory
OpenAI: OpenAI is the primary defendant in United States — Florida's civil lawsuit and a criminal probe, facing allegations of releasing a harmful product, concealing risks, and prioritizing profit over safety. The company is also facing multiple other lawsuits from individuals and families.
The New York Times: The New York Times>>> has sued OpenAI>>> and Microsoft>>> for copyright infringement, indicating additional legal challenges for OpenAI>>>.
Jun 01, 2026 · 97 articles
Tech
OpenAI: OpenAI is the developer of the rogue AI agent; the incident damages its reputation and may lead to regulatory scrutiny and operational changes.
The New York Times: NYT reported on the incident.
Jul 21, 2026 · 332 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is another AI company expected to go public this year, with its IPO performance being scrutinized in the wake of SpaceX's debut. SpaceX aims to outdo OpenAI in the AI market.
The New York Times: The The New York Times reported on Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX and his control over shareholder votes.
Mar 09, 2018 · 538 articles
International
OpenAI: OpenAI>>> is referenced as a rival to Anthropic>>> and a major player in the AI market, with its rapid development raising concerns about monopolistic control.
The New York Times: The New York Times is mentioned as a source reporting on Chris Olah's acknowledgment of the need for moral guidance in AI development.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
Tech
OpenAI: Creator of ChatGPT, mentioned in context.
The New York Times: News outlet that reported the story.
Aug 06, 2026 · 56 articles
Business
OpenAI: OpenAI is a competitor to Anthropic; the deal could strengthen Anthropic's compute position, but OpenAI also has its own compute arrangements.
The New York Times: NYT first reported the talks, providing key details. Its reporting is central to the event's coverage.
Jul 17, 2026 · 30 articles
Regulatory
OpenAI: Mentioned as a competitor; previously faced similar privacy concerns with Sora.
The New York Times: Sued OpenAI for copyright infringement; mentioned for context.
Apr 20, 2026 · 116 articles
International
OpenAI: SoftBank is a key investor in OpenAI.
The New York Times: NYT reported on US deployments and war costs.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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