OpenAI, Hearst strike deal to bring news content to ChatGPT | The Star
OpenAI has been collaborating with various publishers such as Condé Nast, News Corp., and Time magazine to enhance its AI models and incorporate more reliable and current information into its services.
Recently, OpenAI and Hearst Communications Inc. have entered into a partnership to introduce content from Hearst's collection of magazines and newspapers into the ChatGPT chatbot. This collaboration adds to the extensive list of alliances that the AI startup has established with media organizations.
Under the terms of the agreement announced on Tuesday, Hearst will provide licensing for content from publications like Esquire, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and over 40 newspapers for utilization across OpenAI's platforms. The content from Hearst will be featured in ChatGPT with proper attribution, ensuring transparency and offering easy access to the original sources from Hearst.
Hearst Newspapers President Jeff Johnson
Hearst Newspapers President, Jeff Johnson, emphasized the importance of incorporating journalism by professional journalists into AI products as generative AI continues to advance. He stated, "This agreement allows the trustworthy and curated content created by Hearst Newspapers’ award-winning journalists to be part of OpenAI’s products like ChatGPT – creating more timely and relevant results."
OpenAI's strategy of forming partnerships with publishers like Condé Nast, News Corp., and Time magazine aims to refine its AI models and integrate authoritative and up-to-date information into its platforms. In certain instances, OpenAI has also committed to providing users with news summaries while acknowledging the sources.
Despite its collaborations, OpenAI faced legal challenges from some outlets. In December, the New York Times filed a lawsuit against the startup for allegedly using its copyrighted articles without permission in developing its technology. OpenAI has refuted these claims, asserting that the New York Times is not presenting the full picture.
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