The New York Times & Microsoft
22 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.
Microsoft: Business partner of OpenAI; named in original lawsuit but not directly targeted in sanctions motion.
Apr 20, 2026 · 44 articles
Regulatory
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>>>.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> is also being sued by The New York Times>>> alongside OpenAI>>> for the alleged use of copyrighted material. This event highlights its involvement in the intellectual property dispute surrounding AI development.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 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.
Microsoft: Microsoft is a defendant in The New York Times lawsuit and a competitor in AI, though not directly involved in Apple's negotiations.
Aug 12, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
The New York Times: Major news outlet that reported the story, bringing it to public attention.
Microsoft: Microsoft is also pursuing similar off-grid power projects, contributing to the trend.
Aug 07, 2026 · 20 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.
Microsoft: Microsoft has major AI operations, and the scope of the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act is unclear regarding how it would apply to companies where AI is only part of the business, potentially affecting its AI division.
Jun 01, 2026 · 49 articles
Tech
The New York Times: The The New York Times interviewed Zuckerberg, providing a platform for his views.
Microsoft: Microsoft invests in OpenAI and Anthropic and offers coding tools, competing with Meta's Muse Code.
Jul 25, 2026 · 114 articles
Business
The New York Times: The New York Times interviewed Jeff Dean about Discovery, Inc., providing insight into the new startup.
Microsoft: Microsoft is mentioned as a competitor that caught Alphabet Inc. off guard with Copilot. It is not directly involved in the reshuffle but benefits from Alphabet Inc.'s AI challenges.
Aug 05, 2026 · 86 articles
Tech
The New York Times: News outlet that reported the story.
Microsoft: Partner of OpenAI, mentioned in context.
Aug 06, 2026 · 56 articles
Business
The New York Times: The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright, a legal matter unrelated to the executive changes.
Microsoft: Microsoft is a partner and investor in OpenAI, and was sued by The New York Times. No direct impact from this event.
Aug 13, 2026 · 8 articles
International
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.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> is mentioned as a tech company that has engaged with the Vatican on AI ethics, indicating broader industry involvement in the debate.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
Business
The New York Times: NYT first reported the talks, providing key details. Its reporting is central to the event's coverage.
Microsoft: Microsoft has compute deals with Anthropic and competes with Meta; the deal may affect cloud competition.
Jul 17, 2026 · 30 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.
Microsoft: Microsoft posted forecast-busting earnings, contributing to the positive sentiment in the tech sector amidst the broader market downturn.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Domestic
The New York Times: The New York Times reported on Bill Gates hiring Bryan Greenberg.
Microsoft: Microsoft is indirectly affected by the controversy surrounding its co-founder, Bill Gates, as his personal conduct and association with Jeffrey Epstein could reflect negatively on the company's public image, although no direct corporate wrongdoing is alleged.
Jun 09, 2026 · 184 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.
Microsoft: SpaceX's market capitalization is nearing that of Microsoft, indicating its rapid ascent in market value following the IPO.
Mar 09, 2018 · 538 articles
Business
The New York Times: Reported on Buffett's concerns about the Gates Foundation's bloat and risk appetite.
Microsoft: Bill Gates is co-founder of Microsoft, but the company is not directly affected by this event.
Apr 20, 2026 · 105 articles
International
The New York Times: The The New York Times>>> reported on the new, tougher peace proposal sent by Donald Trump>>> to Iran>>>.
Microsoft: Microsoft 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
International
The New York Times: NYT reported on munitions stockpile concerns.
Microsoft: Microsoft is among US tech companies reporting earnings this week, with focus on AI spending.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
Tech
The New York Times: NYT reported on the incident.
Microsoft: Microsoft is a partner of OpenAI; the incident may affect its AI investments.
Jul 21, 2026 · 332 articles
Regulatory
The New York Times: The New York Times>>> has sued OpenAI>>> and Microsoft>>> for copyright infringement, indicating additional legal challenges for OpenAI>>>.
Microsoft: Microsoft>>> is mentioned as a partner of OpenAI>>> facing a separate copyright infringement lawsuit from The New York Times.
Jun 01, 2026 · 97 articles
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