Hearst announced a new content partnership with OpenAI that aims to integrate Hearst’s extensive newspaper and magazine content into OpenAI’s products, enhancing the utility and reach of both companies.
Through this collaboration, OpenAI will include content from Hearst’s acclaimed journalism brands, including the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Runner’s World, and Women’s Health. The partnership covers more than 20 magazine brands and 40 newspapers, providing ChatGPT users with a diverse range of lifestyle content. From local news to fashion, home design, health, fitness and automotive insights, users enjoy a richer, more connected experience on the topics that impact their daily lives.
“As generative AI matures, it’s important that journalism created by professional journalists is at the heart of all AI products,” said Jeff Johnson, president of Hearst Newspapers. “This agreement will make trusted, curated content created by Hearst Newspapers’ award-winning journalists available as part of OpenAI products, such as ChatGPT, to deliver more timely and relevant results. is produced.”
“Our partnership with OpenAI will help us evolve the future of magazine content,” said Debi Chirichella, president of Hearst Magazines. “This collaboration will ensure that our high-quality writing and expertise, cultural and historical context, attribution and authenticity are promoted as OpenAI’s products evolve.”
“Bringing Hearst’s trusted content into our products will improve our ability to provide engaging and trusted information to our users,” said Brad Lightcap, COO of OpenAI.
Hearst’s content in ChatGPT includes appropriate citations and direct links to ensure transparency and easy access to the original source. The partnership does not include other Hearst businesses other than magazines and newspapers.