Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft

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The Seattle Times and Newsday have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the companies used the publications’ journalism to train AI systems. The suits add to a growing number of news organizations pursuing similar legal action.

WHO: Seattle Times and Newsday

WHAT: Filed lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged use of journalism to train AI

WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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