New York Times publisher slams AI companies' 'brazen theft' from news outlets

The New York Times publisher condemned AI companies for 'brazen theft of intellectual property' during a speech at the World News Media Congress in Marseille. The publisher warned AI adoption threatens the future of journalism. The speech occurred on Monday in Marseille. The publisher cited unauthorized use of news content as a core issue. The statement was delivered at a global media event. The concern centers on AI systems consuming news content without consent.