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Meta signs its first big AI deal for news
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TL;DR
- Meta's AI chatbot will now cite Reuters reporting for news-related queries through a multi-year deal.
- This partnership allows Meta to use Reuters content, with links, for AI responses accessible via Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
- Reuters will be compensated for its content usage in Meta's AI.
- This deal is Meta's first of its kind, occurring as other news outlets license content to AI companies like OpenAI.
- Some news organizations are wary of AI's impact, with The New York Times engaged in a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.
- Meta's move into news for its AI contrasts with its stance on limiting hard news on its Threads platform.
- The agreement comes as Meta also fights against laws requiring compensation for news content on social media in regions like Canada.