Apple proposes multi-million dollar deals with news publishers for AI training

Apple is reportedly in talks with major news publishers, offering lucrative multi-year deals worth at least $50 million for access to their extensive news archives.

According to The New York Times, Apple is asking for permission to use publishers' content to train its generative AI system. This is a significant move for the tech giant, which has so far been missing from the list of companies with its own generative AI products.

While Apple's proposal has been met with interest, some publishers remain cautious about the potential legal implications of providing broad licensing agreements for their archives. Concerns have been raised about the competition that could arise from Apple's artificial intelligence efforts, prompting publishers to discuss the potential risks and benefits of such a collaboration.

The Times notes that Apple's leadership has been deliberating on sourcing data for generative AI development for years, navigating the balance between innovation and privacy. Unlike some other companies in the AI space, Apple has been cautious about using information collected from the internet due to its strong commitment to user privacy.