Reuters signs an artificial intelligence agreement with Meta

AI Meta chatbot will soon start quoting Reuters reporting when responding to news-related queries. Both companies hit what Axles describes as a “multi-year agreement” that will enable Meta to operate Reuters chatbot response content. The deal is the first of its kind for Meta in an era of news outlets agreeing to provide their content to artificial intelligence companies.

“We are always improving and working to improve our products, and through Meta’s partnership with Reuters, Meta AI can answer news-related questions by providing summaries and links to Reuters content,” Meta spokesman Jamie Radice said in an email. “While most people use Meta AI for creative tasks, delving into new topics or assisting with advice, this partnership will help provide a more relevant experience for those seeking information about current events.”

Reuters did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Axles reports that Reuters will be compensated for content that appears on Meta’s AI chatbot, accessible via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, and for links to Reuters stories will begin appearing to users in the U.S. on Friday. Many of Meta’s flashiest AI features so far have focused on characters – such as the celebrity chatbots the company recently scrapped – rather than focusing on current events. Radice did not respond to questions about the security measures in place for AI responses to news and current events.

“Artificial intelligence is coming, coming fast. We want to be part of every transformation.” Atlantic Chief Executive Nicholas Thompson he said Edge. “The transition may be bad, the transition may be good, but we believe the chances of it being good for journalism and the type of work we do with The Atlantic are greater if we participate in it. So we took that approach.”

Meta’s focus on news and current events within its AI chatbot is notable, given its hostile stance towards such content on Threads. Management has publicly stated that the company will “do nothing to encourage” demanding news and political content, and while the AI ​​chatbot is not integrated with competitor X, Meta seems to want it both ways – users can get their news from Meta’s platforms , but the company wants to have control over how they do it.