OpenAI copyright dispute escalates

A coalition led by The New York Times has formally requested a US court to sanction OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement in a high-profile legal dispute.

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1. RegulationJul 9, 2026, 09:26 PM

   NYT-led coalition seeks court sanctions against OpenAI in copyright dispute

   A coalition led by The New York Times has formally requested a US court to sanction OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement in a high-profile legal dispute.

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   RegulationJul 10, 2026, 09:17 PM

   News publishers formally request sanctions against OpenAI in ongoing AI copyright infringement case

   A coalition of news publishers has formally requested a judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI for alleged copyright violations in its AI training practices.

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