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The New York Times’ first generative AI deal is with Amazon

The Verge

The Verge · 3m ago

The New York Times’ first generative AI deal is with Amazon

The New York Times has entered a multi-year AI licensing agreement with Amazon. This deal will allow Amazon to utilize summaries and excerpts of The Times' content, including sports and cooking articles, for its Alexa products. The Times previously sued Microsoft and OpenAI for using its articles without permission for AI training, but this new agreement reflects the Times' strategy of monetizing its high-quality journalism and protecting its intellectual property rights. Financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

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New York Times to Bezos-backed AI startup: Stop using our stuff

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Livemint · 10m ago

New York Times to Bezos-backed AI startup: Stop using our stuff

The New York Times has issued a "cease and desist" notice to Perplexity, a generative AI startup backed by Jeff Bezos, demanding that it stops using its content. Perplexity uses AI to generate summaries and search results for user queries. The Times claims that Perplexity's use of its content violates its copyright. This comes as publishers are grappling with the implications of generative AI on their business, worrying about potential misuse or theft of their content. The Times is already involved in a lawsuit against OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft for copyright infringement.

The New York Times is building a team to explore AI in the newsroom

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

The New York Times is assembling a team to explore the use of generative AI in its newsroom, aiming to prototype its application in reporting and presentation to readers. The team will consist of a machine learning engineer, a software engineer, a designer, and a couple of editors. The Times has previously had conflicts with generative AI, but it is now eager to incorporate AI tools, emphasizing that its journalism will always be carried out by its expert journalists. Other news organizations, such as Axel Springer and the Associated Press, have also begun integrating AI into their reporting.

Join Us for WIRED’s AI Power Summit

Wired · 28d ago

Join Us for WIRED’s AI Power Summit

WIRED is hosting its first AI Power Summit on September 15 in New York City, featuring panels and discussions with technology, politics, and media experts. The summit will address the future of generative AI, the White House’s AI Action Plan, regulatory impacts, and innovation. WIRED subscribers will have first access to the event's livestream. This gathering aims to provide clarity and expert insights on the rapidly evolving AI landscape and its implications.

AI startups are making New York their home. Can they make it an AI powerhouse?

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

AI startups are making New York their home. Can they make it an AI powerhouse?

New York City is becoming a major hub for generative artificial intelligence (AI), attracting significant investment and talent. Generative AI companies in the city have raised $2.7 billion since the start of 2021, rivaling San Francisco in terms of innovation and funding. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and law in New York have been quick to adopt generative AI due to their access to vast amounts of data, boosting worker productivity. The city's growing AI ecosystem is attracting both startups and established tech companies, solidifying its position as a leading AI hub.

Amazon launches AI-amped version of its Alexa voice assistant

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Amazon launches AI-amped version of its Alexa voice assistant

Amazon has unveiled a new version of its Alexa voice assistant, enhanced with generative artificial intelligence, bringing more human-like qualities to the device. Named Alexa Plus, the AI-driven assistant aims to be more than just a helper but rather a digital best friend. This innovation was presented at a launch event in New York, signaling Amazon's commitment to advancing AI capabilities within their consumer technology products.

Tanla Platforms wins Indonesia deal for AI check on spam messages - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 21d ago

Tanla Platforms wins Indonesia deal for AI check on spam messages - The Economic Times

Tanla Platforms has secured a multi-year deal with Indonesia's Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison to deploy its AI-powered platform to combat spam and scam messages. The technology uses machine learning and generative AI to protect nearly 100 million users across SMS, voice, and VoIP channels. This marks Tanla's first major international expansion. The solution, hosted on NVIDIA GPU infrastructure, aims to reduce fraudulent activities and is offered under a subscription-based SaaS model.

OpenAI acquires a New York Startup Global Illumination

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

OpenAI acquires a New York Startup Global Illumination

OpenAI, the AI company renowned for its AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT, has announced its acquisition of Global Illumination, a New York-based startup specializing in AI-driven creative tools, infrastructure, and digital experiences. This marks OpenAI's first public acquisition in its approximately seven-year history. The specifics of the deal remain undisclosed.

New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, accusing them of copyright infringement in relation to the unauthorized use of its published work to train AI technology. This marks the first major American media organization to take legal action against companies for copyright-related issues in the AI space.

AWS makes Amazon Bedrock available for developers in India

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

AWS makes Amazon Bedrock available for developers in India

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its first generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-powered service, Amazon Bedrock, in Mumbai. The service will allow software developers to build and scale applications in India, supporting customers in public sector organisations and regulated industries. The launch of Amazon Bedrock in the AWS Asia Pacific (Mumbai) Region aims to help customers innovate with generative AI and offer more choices for running and storing generative AI applications. AWS has piloted the service with several Indian organisations, including Healthify, L&T Technology Services, and Max Life Insurance.

Transit-tech firm Via reveals revenue gains in US IPO filing - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 13d ago

Transit-tech firm Via reveals revenue gains in US IPO filing - The Economic Times

Via Transportation, a New York-based transit-tech firm, reported a 27% revenue increase in the first half of 2025, amounting to $205.8 million, compared to $162.6 million the previous year. The firm narrowed its net loss to $37.5 million from $50.4 million. Via, which develops technology for public transit systems globally, disclosed these figures in its U.S. IPO filing, with plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "VIA."

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