Meta signs AI deals with several news publishers

Meta has announced commercial agreements with several news publishers to use their content for its AI services. The deals include outlets such as CNN, Fox News, The Washington Examiner, USA Today, and France's Le Monde.

The agreements will allow Meta's AI chatbot to provide users with "real-time" news updates by linking directly to articles and websites from these publishers. The company stated this will help users discover more timely and relevant content when they ask news-related questions.

As per a report by Reuters on the matter, the move is part of Meta's effort to attract more users to its AI products amid intense competition in the market. Rivals have also been investing heavily and securing similar content licensing deals to enhance their own AI offerings.

Meta has been working to strengthen its position in AI following a reportedly poor reception for its latest Llama 4 model, adds the report. The company is committing billions of dollars to its AI initiatives while reportedly considering budget reductions in other areas, such as its metaverse project.

Financial terms of the new publisher agreements were not disclosed. Meta stated it plans to add more partnerships and explore new features in the future.