The Powers That Be: Daily The Bezos A.I. Betrayal & A ‘Real Housewives’ Legal Bomb
Jun 6, 2025
Eriq Gardner, an author and legal expert from Puck, joins guest host Julia Alexander to unpack the New York Times' legal battle against OpenAI related to copyright and an unexpected AI licensing deal with Amazon. They discuss the implications this could have for journalism and media. The conversation shifts to the reality TV realm, highlighting Leah McSweeney's lawsuit against Andy Cohen and the fallout from alleged smear campaigns, providing insights into the ethical quandaries of the bustling entertainment industry.
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NYT & Amazon Deal Legal Impact
- The New York Times licensing deal with Amazon strengthens its legal case against OpenAI for copyright infringement.
- It establishes clear market harm, countering tech companies' fair use defense and helps quantify damages.
Publishing Benchmark via Licensing
- The New York Times making a licensing deal creates a benchmark for publishers against big tech licensing.
- It acts defensively to protect against companies like Google and Microsoft, setting a revenue precedent.
Copyright Limits on Journalism
- Journalism is hard to protect under copyright law because facts are not owned.
- New York Times owns copyright only on original expression, making its case unusual and challenging.
