Financial Times signs licensing deal with OpenAI
From Press Gazette: 2024-04-29 04:17:09
The Financial Times has struck a content licensing deal with OpenAI, joining other major publishers like Politico and Business Insider. ChatGPT users will now have access to select FT content. The partnership aims to empower news organizations and enrich the chatbot experience with real-time, quality journalism. The FT believes AI platforms should compensate publishers for content usage. The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft over a deal breakdown. FT employees have access to ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance creativity and productivity. The FT is leading in news media innovation, with a focus on human journalism. The AI editor role was created last year to lead coverage on new tech and provide expertise to reporters. FT editor Roula Khalaf emphasizes that human reporters will continue to write news, with AI tools assisting in data analysis and story discovery. The partnership with OpenAI will explore new ways content is discovered, with a focus on ensuring quality journalism is maintained. Contact [email protected] for more information or to share feedback on the story.
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