OpenAI shared news about partnerships with Vox Media and the Atlantic, joining other news organizations in collaborating with the artificial-intelligence company to exchange content.
The recent deals with News Corp. and other publishing companies have shown a trend where AI models are incorporating trusted news content to provide accurate information to users.
AI companies like OpenAI aim to enhance the reliability of their chatbots by using content from news organizations amidst concerns that AI may diminish traffic and subscribers from traditional news outlets.
Nicholas Thompson, CEO of the Atlantic, believes that search capabilities powered by AI models will be a fundamental tool in navigating the web in the future.
However, the agreements with OpenAI have caused a divide within the journalism and publishing industries, with some entities suing the company for using their content without compensation.
Several news organizations, including the New York Times, have filed lawsuits against OpenAI for utilizing their copyrighted material to train AI algorithms.
Tech companies like OpenAI trained their AI models by scraping web data without consent, leading to legal disputes regarding fair use of copyrighted material.
On the other hand, fresh content from news outlets helps OpenAI provide real-time updates through its chatbots, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.
The Atlantic published an opinion piece by Jessica Lessin criticizing news organizations for entering into deals with OpenAI, highlighting concerns about industry dynamics.
