News Corp Denies AI Content Licensing Deal with Google

News Corp Denies AI Content Deal with Google

In a recent report by The Information, it was claimed that Google had struck a deal with News Corp to develop content and products related to artificial intelligence (AI), with Google allegedly set to pay News Corp between $5 million and $6 million annually for this collaboration. However, News Corp has vehemently denied these claims, stating that they do not have an AI content licensing deal with Google.

According to a News Corp spokesman, while they do have partnerships with Google across their business, there is no specific agreement in place for AI content development. Google has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.

The report highlighted a trend where AI firms are seeking content to train their chatbots and are partnering with news organizations to license their content. OpenAI, for example, has signed deals with various publishers including the Financial Times, Axel Springer, Le Monde, Prisa Media, the Associated Press, and more.

However, the AI industry’s quest for content has not been without controversy. OpenAI and Microsoft have faced lawsuits from The New York Times and Alden Global Capital, alleging that the tech companies illegally used the publishers’ content to train AI models.

Despite the denial of the reported deal between News Corp and Google, the intersection of AI and media continues to be a hot topic, with various collaborations and partnerships shaping the future of content creation and distribution. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.