Daily Tech Headlines Amazon’s AI licensing Deal With The New York Times Reportedly Worth $20–25M/Year - DTH
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Jul 30, 2025 Amazon is making headlines with a lucrative AI licensing deal worth up to $25 million a year with the New York Times. YouTube is updating its ad policy to tackle profanity, while Spotify is implementing age verification for explicit content in the UK. In a darker turn, Minnesota has activated the National Guard following a significant cyberattack. Additionally, Apple faces scrutiny with an antitrust lawsuit, and Sony is taking legal action against Tencent. Tech and media dynamics are shifting rapidly!
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Amazon-NYT AI Deal Value Insight
- Amazon's AI licensing deal with The New York Times is worth $20-25 million annually, about 1% of its 2024 revenue.
- This is modest compared to OpenAI's $250 million deal with News Corp, with Times suing OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized training.
YouTube's Profanity Monetization Update
- YouTube relaxed ad revenue restrictions on videos that include strong profanity within the first seven seconds.
- Excessive profanity in titles and thumbnails still limits monetization, reflecting evolving advertiser expectations.
Spotify's UK Age Verification Move
- Spotify now requires UK users to verify age via facial scan or government ID for explicit content access due to new Online Safety Act.
- Non-compliance risks account deletion, with verification managed by third-party tool Yodi.