Google recently announced a collaboration with the Associated Press to create a "real-time information stream" for its Gemini chatbot application. Jafar Zaidi, Vice President of Global News Partnerships at Google, stated that the goal of this collaboration is to enhance the search experience for Gemini users, allowing them to access more timely information.
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In a blog post, Zaidi mentioned that Google is developing new artificial intelligence products, with a particular focus on types of information that can improve its products and services. He indicated that this new information stream would be especially beneficial for users seeking the latest information. Currently, Zaidi has not disclosed when this new feature will be launched in Gemini, nor whether it will be available to users in all regions where the Gemini app is offered.
The collaboration between Google and the Associated Press is not an isolated phenomenon. In recent years, many AI companies have sought partnerships with news organizations to enhance the accuracy of their AI technologies. For example, OpenAI has partnered with publishers such as the Financial Times, Axel Springer, and News Corp (owner of The Wall Street Journal). Additionally, the AI search engine Perplexity has launched a program allowing publishers to earn additional revenue when their content is cited.
Many of these agreements involve training components. Publishers like Condé Nast have agreed to allow AI companies with whom they have licensing agreements to train AI models on their content. While the AI industry views these collaborations as support for journalism, they also aim to protect AI companies from copyright infringement claims.
However, despite numerous collaboration agreements, in some cases, these agreements have not significantly improved the quality of AI companies' products. A recent study by Columbia University's Digital News Center showed that OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT even misquoted information from publishers with whom it has agreements when citing content.
Key Points:
📊 Google collaborates with the Associated Press to introduce a real-time information stream for the Gemini chatbot, enhancing user experience.
📰 The collaboration aims to help users access more timely information, but the specific launch date has not been announced.
🤝 Similar collaborations are common in the AI industry, aimed at improving technology accuracy while protecting companies from copyright issues.
