By Mia Sato , platforms and communities reporter with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use

Meta signs its first big AI deal for news

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2024-10-27 18:00:03

By Mia Sato , platforms and communities reporter with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools.

Meta’s AI chatbot will soon begin citing Reuters reporting while answering news-related queries. The two companies have struck what Axios describes as a “multi-year deal” that will allow Meta to use Reuters content for its chatbot responses. The deal is the first of its kind for Meta, in an era of news outlets agreeing to provide their content to AI companies.

“We’re always iterating and working to improve our products, and through Meta’s partnership with Reuters, Meta AI can respond to news-related questions with summaries and links to Reuters content,” Meta spokesperson Jamie Radice said in an email. “While most people use Meta AI for creative tasks, deep dives on new topics or how-to assistance, this partnership will help ensure a more useful experience for those seeking information on current events.”

“We can confirm that Reuters has partnered with tech providers to license our trusted, fact-based news content to power their AI platforms. The terms of these deals remain confidential,” spokesperson Heather Carpenter told The Verge in an email.