USA TODAY sues OpenAI for USD 250 million: AI case tests USA TODAY stock

USA TODAY Co. (ISIN US36472T1097) sued OpenAI on October 8, 2026, seeking more than USD 250 million in damages over the alleged use of its journalism. Magica reported that the complaint also seeks destruction of affected models and training sets. The legal action gives USA TODAY Co. a second route to monetize journalism as it expands digital products and licensing. The complaint covers alleged copying during model development and summaries generated from retrieved articles, but the allegations remain for the court to assess. The company said its digital business had more than USD 1.0 billion in LTM revenue as of June 30, 2026, compared with more than USD 2.2 billion in total LTM revenue.