OrganisationUS

Newsday

Long Island newspaper pursuing copyright claims against OpenAI and Microsoft.

Newsday began publishing on 3 September 1940. Its reporting remains centred on Long Island, with print, digital, mobile and television outlets.

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

Key Question

What does Newsday's lawsuit seek from OpenAI and Microsoft?

Timeline for Newsday

#13 14 Oct

Mentioned in: Argentine court keeps Perfil's AI suit

Media's AI Pivot

#13 8 Oct

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

Media's AI Pivot

View full timeline →

Follow Media's AI Pivot →

Background

Newsday serves Long Island and New York City from its base in Melville, New York. Publisher and editor Alicia Patterson founded the paper in 1940 with an emphasis on local reporting and scrutiny of people in power. Its journalism now reaches audiences through the printed newspaper, digital and mobile services, and television. [Newsday's anniversary account](https://www.LinkedIn.com/posts/newsday_today-we-celebrate-another-milestone-in-Newsday-activity-7369082998962413570-58Mm).

Investigative work has ranged from conditions close to home to international reporting. Its record includes the Roosevelt Raceway investigation, reporting on heroin trafficking and coverage of Rwanda after the genocide. Newsday LLC publishes the newspaper and holds copyrights in its journalism. Reader subscriptions support access to the paper's reporting online as well as in print. [Publisher's account](https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.672142/gov.uscourts.nysd.672142.1.0.pdf).

Common Questions

Who joined Newsday's lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft?

The Seattle Times is the other publisher bringing the joint complaint.Source: US District Court filing

What does Newsday seek in its AI copyright lawsuit?

The publishers request damages and injunctions against the challenged uses of their work.Source: US District Court filing

How did Newsday join the Lenfest AI programme?

Lenfest selected Newsday for its first fellowship cohort in October 2024, supported by OpenAI and Microsoft.Source: Lenfest Institute

Source Material

Lenfest Institute announces AI Collaborative and Fellowship The Seattle Times Company and Newsday LLC v. OpenAI and Microsoft: complaint

How the World Sees Them

Publicis Groupe

rising demand for AI-powered products and services

Hakuhodo

does not determine whether copyright infringement has occurred

Lisa Nandy

would not automatically give Sky material influence

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

This unequal treatment will accelerate the cannibalisation of the Australian news industry.

Postmedia, Torstar, The Globe and Mail and The Canadian Press

substantially and unjustly enriched

USA Today Co.

did not suppress output of content from any entity that had not sued it

Fameplay

After a successful debut during the 2026 World Cup, AILA is now becoming a permanent part of what we do.

Time and the agent-advertising camp

This is a growing traffic source, and therefore a growing source of inventory that we believe has huge value if we can continue to develop this product.

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.