The Washington Post today inked a deal with OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind Chatgpt. This strategic partnership permits Chatgpt to feature Post reporting within its platform.
When users ask questions of Chatgpt, the AI will now display summaries, quotes, and links directly to original articles from the Post. This content will cover topics from politics and global affairs to business and technology.
Attribution will be clear, and direct links will allow users to access full articles for more context. This approach aims to make reliable information available where people seek answers.
Peter Elkins-Williams, Head of Global Partnerships at the Post, stated the move aligns with the goal of meeting audiences where they are. He said putting their reporting at users' fingertips builds on a commitment to access.
This agreement follows a pattern of media partnerships OpenAI has established. The company has now formed alliances with more than 20 publishers, covering over 160 outlets globally.
Previous deals include a partnership with Hearst in October, a similar partnership in August with Condé Nast, and a multi-year content deal with Time in June. OpenAI also gained access to content from News Corp publications like The Wall Street Journal last year.
Under owner Jeff Bezos, the Post has actively developed its own AI tools, including "Ask The Post AI" and "Climate Answers," alongside AI-powered summaries and audio features. The publication maintains an agnostic stance on large language models while pursuing AI solutions for its operations and users.
The decision by the Post to struck a deal contrasts with other publishers, notably The New York Times, which sued OpenAI in federal court over alleged copyright infringement involving content use for training AI models.
