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

How it Works

NewsGuard AI uses a database of vetted news sources and research into the shortcomings of existing AI models to provide accurate and trustworthy information. The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets, allowing users to access the original sources.

The product promises to share revenue with publishers, using a 50-50 revenue share model. NewsGuard AI bills itself as the only chatbot that compensates every publisher for their content. Introductory access is free, and the company is lining up marketing partners to help spur usage.

Industry Reaction

Major media companies 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. NewsGuard AI’s co-CEO, Steven Brill, said the company is trying to line up with publishers instead of lining up in court against them.

The compensation model is intriguing, as major media companies are seeking fair compensation for their content. The New York Times Co. CEO, Meredith Kopit Levien, said the company would prefer sensible licensing arrangements rather than legal fights.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.