The New York Times & Alphabet Inc.
24 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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Regulatory
The New York Times: Lead plaintiff; has spent over $28 million on AI litigation; seeks sanctions to compel evidence disclosure.
Alphabet Inc.: Mentioned as introducing AI-generated search summaries that threaten publisher traffic; not a party to this case.
Apr 20, 2026 · 44 articles
Business
The New York Times: The New York Times is an investment by Berkshire, but it is not directly related to the Alphabet investment.
Alphabet Inc.: Berkshire's increased stake and $10 billion investment signal confidence in Alphabet's AI prospects, potentially boosting its stock. Alphabet's $80 billion AI infrastructure plan is a key growth driver.
Jul 08, 2026 · 33 articles
Regulatory
The New York Times: The New York Times is cited as an example of copyright owners suing tech companies over AI training, but it is not a direct participant in Indonesia's legislative process.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. has publicly criticized the bill, warning it could harm creators and slow innovation. It faces potential sanctions including revocation of its local business permit if it fails to comply.
Jul 17, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
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.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. has a content licensing deal with Reddit, representing another tech company engaging in similar licensing arrangements.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
The New York Times: The New York Times published an analysis showing AI Overviews running on the current Gemini 3 model produce inaccurate answers, supporting the court's findings.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. has been ruled directly liable for false claims generated by its AI Overviews feature by the Regional Court of Germany — Munich, which could lead to significant legal and financial repercussions globally. This ruling challenges Alphabet Inc.'s long-standing defense regarding AI-generated content liability.
Jun 09, 2026 · 44 articles
Business
The New York Times: Major news outlet that reported the story, bringing it to public attention.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is also constructing its own power generation facilities, part of the industry trend.
Aug 07, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
The New York Times: The New York Times interviewed Jeff Dean about Discovery, Inc., providing insight into the new startup.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is the operating company undergoing the AI leadership overhaul. It is losing key AI researchers and faces delays in its flagship Google Gemini model, impacting its competitive position.
Aug 05, 2026 · 86 articles
Regulatory
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.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as a larger AI company with deeper pockets that could more easily absorb licensing costs, potentially consolidating the market if legal tides turn against AI scrapers.
May 28, 2026 · 24 articles
Tech
The New York Times: The The New York Times interviewed Zuckerberg, providing a platform for his views.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet's Alphabet Inc. unit is a competitor in AI; Meta's open-weight push could affect its AI monetization strategies.
Jul 25, 2026 · 114 articles
Domestic
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.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. has major AI operations, and the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act's applicability to companies with diversified business models, where AI is only a component, remains an unresolved question, potentially impacting its AI initiatives.
Jun 01, 2026 · 49 articles
Business
The New York Times: The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright, a legal matter unrelated to the executive changes.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. acquired Wiz, and its former executive now leads OpenAI's revenue. This is a minor connection, with no direct impact on Alphabet Inc..
Aug 13, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
The New York Times: NYT first reported the talks, providing key details. Its reporting is central to the event's coverage.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. already sells compute to Anthropic and competes with Meta in AI; the deal could shift dynamics.
Jul 17, 2026 · 30 articles
Regulatory
The New York Times: The New York Times>>> has sued OpenAI>>> and Microsoft>>> for copyright infringement, indicating additional legal challenges for OpenAI>>>.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is mentioned as facing a similar lawsuit where its AI product allegedly fueled a delusional spiral leading to suicide, highlighting a broader trend of legal challenges against tech companies.
Jun 01, 2026 · 97 articles
International
The New York Times: The The New York Times reported on details of the peace deal, specifically regarding the discussion of Iran's nuclear program after an initial pact, providing journalistic insight into the negotiations.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. posted forecast-busting earnings, contributing to the positive sentiment in the tech sector amidst the broader market downturn.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Tech
The New York Times: NYT reported on the incident.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. released a cybersecurity-focused AI model shortly after the incident, indicating industry response.
Jul 21, 2026 · 332 articles
International
The New York Times: The The New York Times>>> reported on the new, tougher peace proposal sent by Donald Trump>>> to Iran>>>.
Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is one of the US tech titans whose earnings investors are looking ahead to this week, which could influence market sentiment.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Business
The New York Times: The The New York Times reported on Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX and his control over shareholder votes.
Alphabet Inc.: SpaceX has a multi-year cloud services agreement with Alphabet Inc.'s Google, providing computing capacity and generating revenue.
Mar 09, 2018 · 538 articles
Regulatory
The New York Times: Sued OpenAI for copyright infringement; mentioned for context.
Alphabet Inc.: Mentioned as a competitor with similar detection tool limitations.
Apr 20, 2026 · 116 articles
Business
The New York Times: Reported on Buffett's concerns about the Gates Foundation's bloat and risk appetite.
Alphabet Inc.: Berkshire Hathaway made a $10 billion investment in Alphabet in 2026, initiated by Buffett, which is unrelated to the donation changes.
Apr 20, 2026 · 105 articles
Domestic
The New York Times: Reported on Blanche's interview with Maxwell.
Alphabet Inc.: Search engine.
Jul 29, 2026 · 9 articles
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