'The New York Times' Prohibits AI From Using Its Content for Training Purposes

The New York Times is taking precautionary measures to prevent AI from scraping the publication's content for training of AI models or systems. The publication recently updated its Terms and Conditions to directly address the preemptive concern.Section 2 - entitled Content on the Services - of the Times' Terms of Service now reflects the rise of AI in the journalism industry. Condensed for clarity and conciseness, the clause reads as follows:"All materials published or available on the Services ...