Meta AI Joins Forces With Reuters to Bring Trusted News to Its Chatbot
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Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has taken a step toward making its AI chatbot a more reliable source of current news. By teaming up with Reuters, Meta plans to incorporate real-time news reporting into its AI responses—a major shift after stepping back from hard news on its platforms in recent years.
As reported by Axios, this multi-year partnership with Reuters grants Meta direct access to an extensive pool of news coverage. With over 2,500 journalists and 600 photojournalists working across nearly 200 countries, Reuters is set to bring a depth of global reporting that should enhance Meta's AI services for anyone looking for up-to-date information.
A Partnership for “Those Seeking Information on Current Events”
Meta isn’t alone in this approach. Other media powerhouses like The Atlantic and The Wall Street Journal have partnered with AI companies like OpenAI to license content, keeping news relevant and accessible in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Jamie Radice, a Meta spokesperson, shared that while the AI chatbot is used mostly for creativity and assistance, this partnership with Reuters ensures that users searching for real-world news will find accurate and trustworthy information. For journalists, this deal is a double-edged sword; while the use of their work in AI applications raises some concerns, Reuters' presence in Meta's chatbot could bring credibility to a space where misinformation can easily creep in.
While some publishers are embracing AI collaborations, others like The New York Times are taking a stand against it. Currently, The Times is in a high-stakes legal dispute with OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming these tech giants infringed on its copyright by using their content to train AI models.
Starting October 25, users in the United States can access Meta’s AI chatbot with Reuters’ news content directly on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, marking a new chapter in AI-enhanced news sharing.
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