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OpenAI's Expansion into Local News

OpenAI is now venturing into the realm of local journalism. A collaborative agreement between Axios, a newsletter-focused media company, and OpenAI was revealed on Wednesday.

Details of the Partnership

This three-year partnership will see OpenAI providing financial support for Axios to broaden its network of local newsletters. Specifically, Axios will be launching new newsletters in four additional cities.

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Boulder, Colorado
• Huntsville, Alabama

This marks the initial instance of OpenAI directly funding the newsgathering operations of a media partner, as stated by Axios. Previously, OpenAI has established content-sharing and licensing agreements with various publications.

Previous Media Collaborations

OpenAI has already forged partnerships with a number of prominent media organizations. These include Vox Media, The Atlantic, and the Financial Times, among others.

However, the specifics of these prior arrangements have not been publicly disclosed.

OpenAI's Stated Goals

In a recent blog post, OpenAI articulated its objectives. The company stated it is concentrating on assisting publishers in seamlessly incorporating its tools to enhance both their objectives and their financial performance.

Further clarification regarding this partnership was sought from OpenAI by TechCrunch.

OpenAI intends to help publishers integrate its tools effectively.