In 2023, The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of using its articles to train chatbots without permission. OpenAI and Microsoft denied wrongdoing. While that lawsuit continues, this new partnership signals a different approach. “This deal is consistent with our long-held principle that high-quality journalism is worth paying for,” said Meredith Kopit Levien, CEO of The Times. “It aligns with our deliberate approach to ensuring that our work is valued appropriately, whether through commercial deals or through the enforcement of our intellectual property rights.”
