A new chatbot, NewsGuard AI, is being launched to address the issue of misinformation and manipulation in AI-generated news. The chatbot will access and aggregate information only from reliable sources, providing citations and links to news outlets.

Compensating Publishers

One of the key features of NewsGuard AI is its revenue-sharing model, which will compensate publishers for their content. This approach is seen as a way to support the news industry, which has been impacted by the rise of AI-generated content.

NewsGuard AI will be available for a monthly subscription fee of $6, with introductory access being free. The company is also partnering with marketing partners, including magazines and independent bookstores, to promote the service.

Addressing Misinformation

NewsGuard AI is designed to address the issue of misinformation and manipulation in AI-generated news. The chatbot will use a database of vetted news sources and research into the shortcomings of existing AI models to provide accurate and reliable information.

The launch of NewsGuard AI comes at a time when there is growing concern about the impact of AI on the news industry. Many news publishers are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.