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OpenAI deal shows the value of journalism to AI giants

A commercial deal between ChatGPT-maker OpenAI’s and US publisher Axios is relatively small, but highlights the value big tech platforms should be paying for.

Paul Smith

OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT, has signed a deal with US news organisation Axios that is unlike nearly all the previous financial arrangements between big tech platforms and media companies.

On Wednesday, OpenAI and Axios said the cashed-up AI giant would bankroll Axios’ expansion into four new cities, where it will set up newsrooms to provide local journalism.

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Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Connect with Paul on Twitter. Email Paul at psmith@afr.com

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