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Arizona Republic

Phoenix daily newspaper owned by USA Today Co.

Founded in 1890, The Arizona Republic reports on Phoenix and the wider state through its newspaper and azcentral.com.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Key Question

How is the Arizona Republic involved in the OpenAI lawsuit?

Timeline for Arizona Republic

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Mentioned in: USA Today Co. sues OpenAI, not Microsoft

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Background

The Arizona Republic is a daily newspaper based in Phoenix, with azcentral.com as its digital home. It covers Arizona politics, business and community life, combining breaking news with investigative reporting. The paper belongs to USA Today Co.; Phoenix Newspapers holds copyrights in its published content. Its journalism reaches readers through both the printed newspaper and its website. [Publisher's account](https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/movarymwypa/USA%20TODAY%20OPENAI%20COPYRIGHT%20lawsuit.pdf).

The paper's history extends back to the Arizona Republican, first published in 1890. Its archives record the development of Phoenix and Arizona across more than a century. The State of Arizona Research Library preserves microfilm copies, while early Republican issues are available through the Arizona Memory Project. [Arizona State Library](https://azsos.libanswers.com/faq/269712).

Common Questions

Who owns the Arizona Republic?

USA Today Co. owns the newspaper; its website is azcentral.com.Source: USA Today Co.

How is the Arizona Republic involved in the OpenAI case?

Its copyright holder, Phoenix Newspapers, is a plaintiff in the USA Today group complaint.Source: US District Court filing

What damages does the Arizona Republic's publisher seek?

The combined plaintiff group seeks more than $250 million. The complaint gives no separate Republic total.Source: US District Court filing

Source Material

USA Today Co. and Lee Enterprises realign local newspaper portfolios USA Today Co. and subsidiaries v. OpenAI: complaint, 8 October 2026

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European Commission

Even though adherence to the code is voluntary, the transparency requirements under article 50 of the AI Act are legal obligations.

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.