News Publishers vs AI Copyright Infringement
Lawsuits by news publishers against OpenAI and Microsoft for using their journalism as training data without permission.
1 article Updated September 18, 2026
English-language coverage of copyright infringement news from the Netherlands.
The Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking destruction of AI models trained on their journalism. Microsoft agrees to enforceable AI privacy principles for schools after NYC and LA bans, and publishes a humanist AI code of conduct rejecting consciousness and agent autonomy. The developments signal rising legal and policy risks for AI builders.