Meta AI signs a deal with Reuters: real-time news for chatbot
Meta and Reuters have recently announced a multi-year agreement that will allow the Meta AI chatbot to leverage Reuters' news content for real-time updates and information. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Meta, as it is the first time the company has partnered with a news agency to integrate its content into the AI platform.
As reported by Axios, users in the US will now have access to up-to-date news, including quotes and links to Reuters articles, directly through the Meta AI chatbot. This partnership builds on the existing relationship between Reuters and Meta, as Reuters has been serving as a fact-checking partner for Meta since 2020.
Enhanced User Experience
According to a Meta representative, this collaboration will enhance the user experience by enabling the AI chatbot to efficiently answer questions with news summaries and links to the original source material. While the specific terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, it has been reported that Reuters will receive financial compensation for providing access to its content.
One key aspect that remains unclear is whether Meta will utilize the vast Reuters library to train its Llama model, a critical component of Meta's AI capabilities.
Overall, this partnership between Meta and Reuters represents a significant step towards providing users with real-time news updates and reliable information through the Meta AI chatbot.
Source: Axios
