Google has announced that its artificial intelligence chatbot, Gemini, will now provide real-time news updates from The Associated Press (AP). This marks Google's first partnership with a news publisher for its AI services.
The deal was revealed in a blog post, where Google stated that AP will supply a continuous feed of news to enhance the information available in the Gemini app.
AP's Chief Revenue Officer, Kristin Heitmann, emphasized the importance of the partnership, noting it reflects a long-standing relationship with Google aimed at delivering timely and accurate news to global audiences.
Details regarding the financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed, and Google has not clarified how it will present AP's content or whether it will provide credit to the news organization.
This collaboration comes as AP seeks to diversify its revenue streams, having previously signed a deal with OpenAI to license its news archive for training AI systems. This has raised concerns among news organizations about AI companies using their content without proper compensation.
Amid ongoing legal disputes over copyright issues, tech companies argue that using publicly available text falls under 'fair use' in U.S. copyright law. However, the rise of AI technologies has prompted many news outlets to seek formal agreements to protect their content.
Despite challenges, AP continues to provide a range of news services and is adapting to the evolving media landscape.