SAN FRANCISCO — TIME and OpenAI have announced a significant multi-year partnership that will integrate over a century of TIME’s renowned journalism into OpenAI’s platforms, including ChatGPT. This collaboration will allow OpenAI to access and utilize TIME’s vast archive, spanning 101 years of trusted reporting, to enhance its AI-driven products and provide users with accurate and reliable information.
Under this partnership, OpenAI will be able to present TIME’s current and historical content in response to user inquiries, ensuring that each piece of information is properly cited with a direct link to the original source on Time.com. This integration aims to support the global dissemination of trustworthy journalism while maintaining the integrity of original content through clear attribution.
Mark Howard, TIME’s Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in the context of the publication’s long-standing commitment to innovation. “For over a century, TIME has been at the forefront of delivering trusted journalism. This partnership with OpenAI reflects our dedication to leveraging new technologies to broaden access to reliable information worldwide,” Howard stated.
Brad Lightcap, Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI, highlighted the value of this partnership in making credible news content more accessible. “Our collaboration with TIME enables us to enhance the user experience by integrating well-established journalism into our AI tools while upholding the importance of proper attribution to the original sources,” Lightcap said.
Beyond content sharing, the partnership will also allow TIME to utilize OpenAI’s technology to develop new products and refine their digital offerings. TIME will have the opportunity to provide feedback on how AI can further enhance the delivery of journalism, contributing to the evolution of news experiences on platforms like ChatGPT.
This partnership not only underscores TIME’s commitment to adapting to technological advancements but also marks a step forward in the responsible integration of AI with reputable journalism, ensuring that users worldwide have access to high-quality, trustworthy content.