May 29, 2025:
NYT Partners with Amazon for AI Content Licensing - The New York Times has partnered with Amazon to license its editorial content, including news articles, NYT Cooking, and The Athletic, for Amazon's AI training. This agreement aims to integrate Times content into Amazon's customer experiences, particularly Alexa-powered devices. Although the terms were undisclosed, this is Amazon's first licensing deal of this type.
The move follows The Times' previous copyright infringement claims against OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its content. The Times emphasizes that this deal reflects its commitment to valuing its intellectual property appropriately.
