News outlets seek sanctions against OpenAI in copyright battle

News publishers led by the New York Times and Daily News asked a Manhattan federal judge to sanction OpenAI over alleged evidence hiding or destruction in a copyright case.

The dispute centers on claims that ChatGPT was trained on copyrighted journalism without permission and on how AI tools affect news traffic and revenue.

Publishers say the case could force clearer rules on disclosure, evidence handling, and compensation for using news content in AI training.

The broader fight also involves major tech and media players, including Microsoft, Anthropic, Google, and Meta.