The New York Times has started integrating artificial intelligence into its editorial and product teams, expanding the role of AI in content development, Semafor reported. In an internal email, the company introduced a new AI-powered summarization tool called Echo, along with a set of AI applications designed to assist in web development and editorial planning.
The New York Times Adopts AI Tools
The newly introduced AI guidelines outline how staff can leverage these tools. Reporters and editors are encouraged to use AI for tasks such as refining edits, formulating interview questions, and conducting research. However, the publication has prohibited the use of AI for drafting or significantly modifying articles. Employees are also restricted from entering sensitive source information into AI systems.
The guidelines further indicate potential AI applications, including the introduction of digital voiceovers for articles and translations into multiple languages.
Additionally, the Times has sanctioned specific AI tools for various functions. Approved programs include GitHub Copilot for coding, Google’s Vertex AI for product development, NotebookLM, certain AI services from Amazon, and OpenAI’s API—excluding ChatGPT—via a business account.
Despite these advancements, The New York Times remains engaged in a legal dispute with OpenAI and Microsoft. The publication has accused both companies of violating copyright laws by allegedly using its content to train AI models.
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