The Associated Press has agreed a collaboration with OpenAI, an arrangement which will see OpenAI licensing part of AP’s text archive, while AP will leverage OpenAI’s technology and product expertise
AP say: “Generative AI is a fast-moving space with tremendous implications for the news industry. We are pleased that OpenAI recognizes that fact-based, nonpartisan news content is essential to this evolving technology, and that they respect the value of our intellectual property,” said Kristin Heitmann, AP senior vice president and chief revenue officer. “AP firmly supports a framework that will ensure intellectual property is protected and content creators are fairly compensated for their work. News organizations must have a seat at the table to ensure this happens, so that newsrooms large and small can leverage this technology to benefit journalism.”
OpenAI say: “OpenAI is committed to supporting the vital work of journalism, and we’re eager to learn from The Associated Press as they delve into how our AI models can have a positive impact on the news industry,” said Brad Lightcap, chief operating officer at OpenAI. “The AP continues to be an industry leader in the use of AI; their feedback—along with access to their high-quality, factual text archive—will help to improve the capabilities and usefulness of OpenAI’s systems.”
The Associated Press has used AI technology for nearly a decade to automate some rote tasks and free up journalists to do more meaningful reporting. AP continues to look closely at standards around generative AI and does not use it in its news stories.’