Apple reportedly needs to make use of the information to assist practice its AI fashions

Apple is speaking with some large information publishers about licensing their information archives and utilizing that info to assist practice its generative AI techniques, The New York Occasions stories. The corporate is seemingly discussing “multiyear offers price at the least $50 million,” the NYT says, and has been in contact with publications like Condé Nast, NBC Information, and IAC.

The response from the publishers appears blended. Apparently, the publishers could be “probably on the hook for any authorized liabilities that would stem from Apple’s use of their content material,” the NYT says, and Apple has apparently been “obscure” about its plans for information and generative AI. Nevertheless, different information executives have been reportedly extra optimistic about the opportunity of partnering with Apple.

Apple, Condé Nast, NBC Information, and IAC didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark.