New York Times licenses editorial content to Amazon
May 29, 2025 - thedesk.net
The New York Times has entered a multi-year licensing agreement with Amazon, allowing the tech giant to use its editorial and lifestyle content across various platforms, including Alexa-enabled devices. This marks the first time the Times' editorial content will be repurposed through artificial intelligence tools. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but the Times emphasized that it aligns with their principle of valuing high-quality journalism. The newspaper has been cautious about how its content is used by AI tools, previously suing OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its stories.
Other media outlets have also engaged in similar licensing agreements with AI developers. Solano Media, for instance, allows developers to use its content for AI model training and has a financial partnership with Microsoft for content redistribution via MSN News. The article also highlights the author, Matthew Keys, a journalist with extensive experience in media and technology reporting.
Key takeaways:
The New York Times has signed a multi-year agreement to license its editorial and lifestyle content to Amazon.
Amazon will use the Times' content to enhance its AI solutions across products like Alexa-enabled devices.
This is the first licensing agreement for the Times involving AI repurposing of its editorial content.
The Times has previously taken legal action to protect its content from unauthorized use by AI tools.
