Decoder with Nilay Patel NYT publisher AG Sulzberger on Trump, OpenAI, and the economy
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May 5, 2025 
A.G. Sulzberger, the Publisher of The New York Times and a fourth-generation leader of the family legacy, dives into the challenges facing journalism today. He discusses the urgent issues of press freedom amid political turmoil and the evolving landscape of media consumption. Sulzberger also tackles the legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft, emphasizing the need to protect intellectual property in an AI-driven world. With a shift towards a reader-supported model, he outlines how The Times is adapting to thrive amidst economic uncertainties.
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NYT's Long-term Business Model
- The New York Times is a long-term business, 174 years old and focused on stability.
- They have transitioned successfully from ad-supported to reader-supported revenue models.
Trump's Global Press Freedom Impact
- Trump’s anti-press rhetoric has inspired a global crackdown on independent journalism.
- Authoritarian tactics used abroad are being imported to the U.S., threatening free press traditions.
Press Freedom as American Ideal
- A free press is a foundational American ideal, not partisan or democratic but national.
- Bipartisan support for press freedom remains critical in protecting democracy.