#New York Times

#New York Times

OpenAI argues that training its models on the New York Times' work is fair use under US copyright law.

OpenAI is trying to drum up support among other news organizations and has partnered with the Associated Press, Business Insider's parent company, and New York University. [ more ]

The New York Times is facing criticism for publishing an editorial about the learning loss in schools that is not new or surprising.

Parents' concerns about the negative impact of school closures during the pandemic were dismissed or ignored by teachers' unions and online censors.

The Times suggests that more money is needed to address the learning loss problem, despite the significant funding already provided to schools during the pandemic. [ more ]

The New York Times Book Review has released its list of 100 Notable Books of 2023.

The selection process for the 10 Best Books of the year involves months of closed-door debates and meetings to nominate and discuss potential titles.

Each book nominated needs a second reader's support and the final selection is narrowed down through anonymous straw polls. [ more ]

The New York Times launched a new app called New York Times Audio that focuses on audio journalism.

The app includes podcasts, read-aloud articles, and reporter-narrated articles to provide a unique audio-first experience.

The design team faced challenges in creating an audio-centric design system and ensuring timely and evolving content. [ more ]