A.G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The New York Times, has publicly condemned artificial intelligence companies for allegedly appropriating journalistic content without consent, which he argues jeopardizes the future of independent news reporting. Speaking at the 77th WAN-IFRA World News Media Congress, he described the actions of these AI firms as a 'brazen theft of intellectual property' on an unprecedented scale. Sulzberger highlighted that major tech companies routinely extract content from news outlets without compensation, urging the media industry to adopt a more assertive stance against such practices. The New York Times is currently engaged in legal proceedings against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming they have infringed on copyrights by using its content to train AI systems. He expressed concern that the dominance of AI could undermine the economic viability of journalism, potentially leading to a decrease in the number of journalists capable of conducting original reporting. The Congress, held in partnership with CMA Media, underscores the financial challenges news organizations face amid competition from social media and the disruptive influence of AI.