New York Times strikes first AI licensing deal with Amazon

The New York Times has agreed to its first artificial intelligence licensing arrangement, partnering with Amazon to allow the tech giant to use the newspaper's editorial content across its AI platforms. Under the Amazon agreement, excerpts from Times reporting will include attribution and links back to the newspaper's website in some instances. The deal comes as news organisations grapple with how to respond to the rapid emergence of AI technology. Amazon has been working to catch up in the AI race after being caught off-guard by the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. The partnership could help Amazon enhance its AI offerings whilst providing The Times with a new revenue stream and potential subscriber acquisition channel.