Major Publishers Including NYT and Economist Join SPUR Coalition to Combat Unauthorized AI Training

The New York Times, Agence France-Presse, and The Economist have joined a coalition of over 80 publishers and media organizations worldwide working to prevent artificial intelligence companies from using their content without permission or compensation. The three major news organizations announced their membership in SPUR (Standards for Publisher Usage Rights) on October 12, 2026, accelerating efforts by the media industry to establish enforceable standards for AI content usage.