For A.G. Sulzberger, publisher of the New York Times, defending journalism is no longer just about protecting a newspaper—it’s about standing up to an administration and technology that threaten its very existence.

The recent legal battle against Microsoft and OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement highlights the growing tensions between traditional media and AI-driven innovations. Meanwhile, the aggressive subpoenas issued by the Trump administration against Times journalists underscore the increasing pressure on press freedom in America.

Despite these challenges, Sulzberger remains optimistic about the future of journalism, emphasizing the strength and stability of the New York Times despite the threats from both technology and political adversaries. His outlook is one where tech giants and media companies must find a way to collaborate, even as they compete fiercely for audience and revenue.

But Sulzberger acknowledges the existential dilemmas facing journalism: as AI reshapes how information is consumed, traditional reporters face the risk of their work being undermined by very tools that depend on it. The battle for free press now feels like a multidimensional war with no clear enemies but plenty of threats.