Meta has announced a multi-year partnership with Reuters to enhance its AI chatbot's capabilities by including real-time news content. Starting Friday, users in the U.S. can access Reuters news when querying the chatbot about current events.
This integration will be available across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, which collectively serve 3.27 billion users. The deal marks Meta's first significant collaboration to provide news through its AI services.
Jamie Radice, a Meta spokesperson, stated, "While most people use Meta AI for creative tasks, this partnership will help ensure a more useful experience for those seeking information on current events." The chatbot will summarize and link to Reuters content, enhancing the reliability of information provided.
This development follows comments from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who emphasized the importance of forming partnerships around valuable content. The specific terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.