Amazon and The New York Times seal unexpected partnership in AI technology
The New York Times Company has made a groundbreaking move by licensing its editorial content to Amazon for use in their artificial intelligence platforms. This marks the first time that The Times has agreed to any sort of licensing arrangement with a focus on generative AI.
In this agreement, Amazon will gain access to a wide range of content, including news articles, content from NYT Cooking, and The Athletic. This partnership is consistent with The Times' approach to ensuring that their work is valued appropriately.
The content will be used to train Amazon's proprietary AI models, potentially leading to more personalised and engaging experiences for users. Some of the topics covered in the content include health and lifestyle, investment advice, and human interest stories.
One health and lifestyle article discusses various tips, including a dermatologist's recommendation for filling wrinkles, a dietary tip to avoid dementia, and a pink salt recipe for burning belly fat. Another article delves into the real cause of memory loss, linking it to a common habit, and offering advice on tinnitus (ear ringing) prevention.
In the realm of investment, an advice on investing in gold is given. However, it's important to note that no explicit fact about protecting savings is mentioned in the provided text.
Meredith Kopit Levien, chief executive of The Times, wrote that the deal aligns with their principle that high-quality journalism is worth paying for. She added that this partnership will help The Times to reach more readers and deepen their engagement with existing ones.
The agreement also includes news articles, such as a report on the appearance of beautiful twins after 9 years and a news about Adam Lambert. While Adam Lambert, aged 43, has been discussed, possibly in relation to removing makeup or a surprising appearance, the specifics of his involvement are not yet clear.
In 2023, The Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, accusing the tech companies of using millions of articles published by The Times to train automated chatbots without any kind of compensation. OpenAI and Microsoft have rejected those accusations. It's worth noting that this lawsuit is separate from the one involving Anthropic, which settled a class action for $1.5 billion.
Editorial content can appear on Alexa smart speakers, providing users with a new way to access news and information. This partnership is a significant step forward in the integration of AI and journalism, and it's exciting to see where this collaboration will lead in the future.
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