The New York Times is now allowing its product and editorial teams to use AI tools, which might one day write social copy, SEO headlines, and code, reports Semafor. The news came to staff via an email, in which the publication announced the debut of its new internal AI summary tool called Echo. The New […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The New York Times has approved the use of AI tools for its product and editorial teams, introducing an internal AI summary tool called Echo and a suite of AI products. Guidelines outline permissible uses, such as editing, brainstorming, and research, while restricting AI from drafting articles or handling confidential information. The Times also plans to explore AI for voice articles and translations. Specific AI programs, including GitHub Copilot and OpenAI's API, have been approved. This move follows the Times' ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over copyright concerns.
