News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry.

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National story. 29 articles from 27 sources. 25 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Jul 11, 2026.

How each side is putting it

Left

6 sources
Fast CompanyLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

The New York Times is escalating its fight with OpenAI, urging a judge to impose sanctions

QuartzLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

The New York Times and other news outlets are asking a judge to sanction OpenAI for allegedly hiding evidence

Ran by 2 outlets· Hawaiitribune Herald, Philadelphia Inquirer
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

New York Times and other publishers ask court to penalize OpenAI

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

New York Times and other publishers ask court to penalize OpenAI

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Jul 10, 2026

Newspapers ask court to sanction OpenAI

Ran by 14 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Center

11 sources
Ran by 14 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, +5 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Jul 10, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The ColumbianCenter· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

KOB 4Center· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The RepublicCenter· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· Jul 10, 2026

News outlets ask judge to sanction OpenAI

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Jul 10, 2026

Newspapers ask court to sanction OpenAI

CNETCenter· Jul 9, 2026

Publishers Accuse OpenAI of Withholding Evidence in Copyright Lawsuits

The HillCenter· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets ask court to sanction OpenAI in copyright case

Right

8 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· New Hampshire Union Leader, The Brunswick News
New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Jul 11, 2026

Newspaper groups seek ‘serious sanctions’ against OpenAI as deception alleged in copyright lawsuit

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 10, 2026

Newspaper groups seek ‘serious sanctions’ against OpenAI as deception alleged in copyright lawsuit

Toledo BladeLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge sanctioning OpenAI in AI copyright fight

Ran by 14 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, Triblive, +3 more
Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

TribliveLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Daily JournalLean Right· Jul 9, 2026

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

2 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

NYT-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute

VarietyLean Left· Jul 9, 2026

New York Times and Other News Outlets Accuse OpenAI of Lying in Discovery, Demand Legal Sanctions Against AI Giant

Center

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Right

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News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

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