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New York Times Licenses Its Content to Amazon

May 29, 2025 - thurrott.com
The New York Times has entered into a licensing agreement with Amazon, allowing the tech giant to use its content across Amazon's AI platforms. This deal permits Amazon to utilize the Times's editorial content, including news articles, opinion pieces, and content from NYT Cooking and The Athletic, for training its AI models. This marks the first instance where the New York Times has permitted its content to be used for generative AI purposes, although the financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

In contrast, the New York Times has taken legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement for allegedly using its paywalled content without permission in their AI platforms. OpenAI admitted to the infringement, while Microsoft argued for the right to use such content to enhance its AI. The case remains unresolved, with a U.S. federal judge having denied a motion to dismiss, indicating a trial may proceed unless a settlement is reached.

Key takeaways:

  • The New York Times has licensed its content to Amazon for use across its AI platforms, marking the first time the publication has allowed its content for generative AI purposes.
  • The deal aligns with the New York Times' principle that high-quality journalism is worth paying for and ensures their work is valued appropriately.
  • The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement in December 2023 for allegedly using its paywalled content without permission.
  • A U.S. federal judge refused to dismiss the case against OpenAI and Microsoft, and a trial will proceed unless a settlement is reached.
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