OpenAI, Microsoft Funding $10 Million In Grants For AI-Powered Journalism

OpenAI and Microsoft will give grants of up to $10 million to bring more AI tools into the newsroom. The grants will go to Chicago Public Media, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Newsday (in Long Island, NY), The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Seattle Times. 'Each of the publications will hire a two-year AI fellow to develop projects for implementing the technology and improving business sustainability,' reports Engadget. 'Three more outlets are expected to receive fellowship grants in a second round.' From the report: OpenAI and Microsoft are each contributing $2.5 million in direct funding as well as $2.5 million in software and enterprise credits. The Lenfest Institute of Journalism is collaborating with OpenAI and Microsoft on the project, and announced the news today.

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