Meta cuts deals with several news publishers for AI use

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Meta Signs Deals with Multiple News Outlets for AI Chatbot Data

In a significant shift, Meta has entered into commercial agreements with several major news publishers. The partnerships will enable Meta's AI chatbots to better provide users with real-time information on current events and news.

As part of the deals, publishers such as USA Today, People, Le Monde, and CNN have secured partnerships. However, it's worth noting that a substantial number of conservative outlets, including Fox News, The Daily Caller, and Washington Examiner, are also among the news partners involved in these agreements.

While details on the financial compensation for each publisher remain scarce, the contracts do stipulate that Meta's chatbots will include links to articles when providing answers to news-related queries. This could potentially drive traffic to participating publishers' websites, offering a boost to their online presence.

Interestingly, this move marks an unusual development in Meta's approach to working with news organizations. The company has historically taken a stance of not paying news companies for access to content, having stopped this practice in 2022. However, it appears that Meta is now willing to partner with major news outlets on a commercial basis in order to enhance the accuracy and relevance of its AI chatbot services.

According to Meta, this agreement represents just the beginning, as the company plans to expand its list of news partners to cover more topics in the future.
 
I'm low-key excited about this, but also kinda worried at the same time 🤔... think about it, Meta's gonna be feeding its AI chatbots with a ton of news from various outlets, which is cool cuz that means users get accurate info, but what if it becomes too curated? Like, won't that stifle some perspectives or prevent people from seeing different views on stuff? And then again, can't say I'm mad about the publishers getting paid for their content, 'cause who doesn't love a little extra cash 💸. Still, gotta wonder how this'll all shake out in practice...
 
idk why meta thinks they can just waltz in here & start using other ppl's content without even paying them tho 🤑 it's like they think we're all just gonna be happy with 'em linking us to our own articles 📚 news outlets already do enough for free, no need 4 meta 2 cash out 🤑
 
I'm not sure I like where this is going 🤔... They're basically giving away free content to their chatbots and expecting people to click on those links? It feels like they're just trying to drive traffic to their friends' websites instead of actually paying them for using their stuff. And don't even get me started on the conservative outlets getting in on this action 🤷‍♂️... it's just weird. I remember back in my day, we used to respect our news sources and pay them for their content. Now it feels like everything is just open-source and free-for-all 💸...
 
idk about these deals tho 🤔... is it weird that meta's getting all these news outlets on board? like they're trying to make their chatbots super informative or something 📊 but what's up with fox news and daily caller being part of this? doesn't seem right to me 🙄 still, i guess it could be good for users if the info is accurate... fingers crossed
 
just seen this meta thingy 🤔 and idk about it... they're hooking up with major news outlets for their ai chatbots, which is cool i guess? but also kinda weird since they used to not pay them for content 🤑. now they're paying out and including links to articles in the chats... that's a pretty good way to get people reading on those websites, right? 💡 but what about all the conservative outlets too? like, shouldn't meta be more careful with the sources they partner with? 🤷‍♂️ still, i suppose it's a step up from before and might help make their chatbots better... we'll see how it goes! 👀
 
[Image of a cartoon robot with a news anchor hat, holding a tablet with a news article on it]

Meta's getting its info straight from the horses' mouths? 🤔 [GIF of a horse talking to a person]
 
im kinda surprised about this news 🤔, thought meta was always like "we're all about free knowledge" but i guess times are changin' 🕰️. so, if they're payin out to those outlets it means they wanna make sure their chatbots sound legit and not just some robot spoutin off random info 😅. but on the flip side, don't really like how they're gettin paired with all these conservative sites... seems a bit fishy 🐟. hope this doesn't turn into some kinda echo chamber 👀
 
I dont get why they hav to partner with all these news outlets. cant they just make their own info and be done with it? its like they're trying to suck up all the good stuff from other people's websites 🤔... its weird that theyre working with some conservative places tho, i mean what about the liberal ones? shouldnt they be getting priority or something? anyway, this is gonna be interesting to see how it plays out
 
🤯 I'm loving this shift by Meta! They're finally willing to support quality journalism through their AI chatbots 📰💻. It's so important we have reliable sources of info, and partnering with major news outlets like USA Today and CNN is a huge step forward 🙌. Plus, it's cool that they're not just focusing on one type of media - I'm all about diversity 💥. The links to articles will also help drive traffic to these sites, which can be super beneficial for them 🚀. Fingers crossed this sets the bar for more innovative partnerships in the future! 💪
 
I'm so over this, it's like they're trying to buy their way into being credible news sources 🙄. Remember when we used to have real journalism? I mean, what's wrong with just having a good fact-checker and letting people make their own minds up? This partnership thingy just feels like another way for big corps to shape the narrative to suit themselves. And don't even get me started on the conservative outlets being included - it's like they're trying to silence opposing views or something 🤔. I guess what I'm saying is, let's not get too caught up in the shiny new tech and remember that sometimes less is more... like back when we used to actually read books instead of just scrolling through our feeds 😂
 
Meta making deals with big news publishers to improve their AI chatbots... kinda weird they partnered with some conservative outlets tho 🤔 it's interesting they're paying them to link articles on their sites though that could help those websites get more traffic 👀
 
this is getting crazy - meta's throwing some cash around and suddenly all these major outlets are like "oh okay, we'll work with them" 🤑 but what's really going on here? are they trying to curry favor or just get their hands on a ton of news data? and let's be real, having fox news as a partner is a major red flag - how much influence will those guys have over the content that gets fed into meta's chatbots? shouldn't we be worried about the echo chambers getting even more amplified?
 
🤔 I'm loving how Meta is stepping up their game with these partnerships! It's about time they acknowledged the importance of credible news sources 📰. By including links to articles and working directly with major outlets, they're showing that they're willing to invest in quality content 💸. This could be a game-changer for AI chatbots – no more relying on outdated info or bias 🤖. It's also interesting to see conservative outlets getting involved, it'll be fascinating to see how this plays out 😏. One thing I'm worried about is the potential for Meta to cherry-pick sources that fit their agenda, but overall, I think this move is a step in the right direction 👍. Can't wait to see what other news partners they add! 💥
 
omg can't believe meta is paying these major news outlets for info 🤑 they used to just get access and now they're driving traffic to these sites too that's some smart business move on their part... but idk how this is gonna affect the "fake news" narrative lol guess only time will tell if it'll be a net positive or not 🤔
 
so meta's just gonna pay people to give them info on current events now? idk how i feel about this...on one hand, it's kinda cool that their chatbots will have links to articles and stuff, but on the other hand, it seems like they're basically buying influence or something. still, at least they're trying to make their AI more accurate, which is a good thing
 
I'm loving how Meta's getting all serious about using real-time info on their chatbots... like, we need accurate answers to stay up-to-date 🤖💡. But for me, it's kinda weird they're partnering with those conservative outlets too - I mean, I get that everyone's got an opinion, but I wish they'd focus more on fact-checking 🤔📰. Still, I'm all about trying new things and seeing how this plays out! Maybe it'll drive some interesting conversations 😊
 
🤔 this is kinda wild, right? so meta's gonna use articles from all these different outlets to make their chatbots sound way more informed than they actually are... and honestly, i'm not really sure if it's a good thing or not. on one hand, it's cool that they're trying to partner with legit news sources to make the info more accurate. but at the same time, it feels like meta's just gonna use this as an excuse to promote their own stuff... like, what's to stop them from cherry-picking articles that fit their agenda? and what about all the smaller outlets that can't compete with fox news or usa today? 🤷‍♂️
 
🤔 So I'm like totally stoked about this new partnership between Meta and these big news outlets... no wait 🚫 what's going on here? They're working with conservative outlets too, that's kinda weird considering they've always been so strict about not paying for content... but at the same time it's cool that they're trying to provide more accurate info through their chatbots. And I'm all for driving traffic to people's websites and helping them out financially 🤑 unless... unless this is just another way for Meta to get its hands on even more news data without giving anything back to the original creators? That would be kinda shady 😒. Can't we just have a straightforward system here?
 
so meta's gonna pay these news outlets for their content lol i mean it makes sense though - they gotta have some solid info to make those chatbots work right? and now we'll get articles linked up with answers on the bot, that's a great idea 🤔. but what's with the conservative outlets getting in on this too? not sure if i'm cool with that... maybe it's just me being a total cynic 😒
 
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