News Corp Embraces AI, Signs $150M Deal with Meta
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›As news organizations embrace AI partnerships, the future of professional journalism hangs in the balance.NYC TodayNews Corp has signed a $150 million deal with Meta to allow the social media giant to use content from the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and other News Corp publications to train its artificial intelligence products. News Corp CEO Robert Thomson has described news organizations as valuable 'inputs' for AI, emphasizing the 'reliable' breaking news and information they provide. The deal comes as News Corp increasingly embraces AI in its own journalism, introducing an in-house tool called 'NewsGPT'. Why it matters
This deal highlights the growing influence of AI in the media industry, as news organizations seek to monetize their content and partner with tech giants. It also raises questions about the role of AI in journalism and the potential impact on the sustainability of professional news reporting, as AI systems can reduce clicks through to news websites. The details
The $150 million, five-year deal allows Meta to use content from the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and other News Corp publications to train its AI products. News Corp CEO Robert Thomson has described news organizations as valuable 'inputs' for AI, emphasizing the 'reliable' breaking news and information they provide. The deal comes as News Corp has also embraced AI in its own journalism, introducing an in-house tool called 'NewsGPT' that has raised concerns among some journalists. In 2024, News Corp signed a $250 million, five-year deal with OpenAI to bring content from the Journal, the Post, the Times, and the Sunday Times to the AI platform.Last year, Meta made a multi-billion-dollar investment in AI infrastructure, including a deal worth up to $6 billion with Corning to supply fiber optic cables for the company's datacenters.
The players
News CorpA global media and publishing conglomerate owned by the Murdoch family, with a portfolio of news, information, and entertainment brands.MetaThe parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, which has made significant investments in artificial intelligence.Robert ThomsonThe chief executive of News Corp, who has emphasized the value of news organizations as 'inputs' for AI.Sam AltmanThe CEO of OpenAI, with whom News Corp has a partnership.Mark ZuckerbergThe CEO of Meta, with whom News Corp has a close relationship.
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What’s next
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The takeaway
This deal highlights the growing influence of AI in the media industry, as news organizations seek to monetize their content and partner with tech giants. It also raises questions about the role of AI in journalism and the potential impact on the sustainability of professional news reporting.
