We're bringing the Financial Times' world-class journalism to ChatGPT
The Financial Times has recently announced a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with OpenAI, a leading organization in artificial intelligence research and deployment. This collaboration aims to enhance ChatGPT with attributed content from the Financial Times, thereby improving the models' usefulness and providing FT readers with new AI experiences.
The Financial Times has adopted ChatGPT Enterprise, making it available to all FT employees. This move ensures that teams within the organization are well-versed in the technology and can leverage the creativity and productivity gains facilitated by OpenAI's tools.
Insights from FT Group CEO, John Ridding
FT Group CEO, John Ridding, emphasized the significance of this agreement, stating, "It recognizes the value of our award-winning journalism and offers us early insights into how AI surfaces content. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to innovation in news media and the importance of staying ahead in how information is accessed and utilized."
Ridding further added, "The FT remains dedicated to human journalism crafted by our unparalleled newsroom. This collaboration extends the reach of our work while enhancing our understanding of reader preferences. It is imperative that AI platforms acknowledge the importance of transparency, attribution, and compensation, principles that are fundamental to us as a trusted news source."
Enthusiasm from OpenAI's COO
OpenAI's COO, Brad Lightcap, expressed enthusiasm about the evolving partnership with the Financial Times. He stated, "Our collaboration and ongoing discussions with the FT aim to empower news organizations and journalists through AI, enriching the ChatGPT experience with real-time, world-class journalism for a global audience."
Ridding echoed this sentiment by expressing the FT's eagerness to explore the practical outcomes of combining news sources with AI. He emphasized the importance of quality journalism in the development of these innovative products, ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the FT's content and brand.
As the industry embraces transformative technologies, the FT remains committed to representing quality journalism while adapting to evolving trends. Ridding highlighted the organization's stance on embracing change with both curiosity and vigilance, emphasizing the importance of navigating this new wave of technological advancements.
Editor’s note: This news was originally shared by the Financial Times and can be read here.
