Reuters licenses its news archive via Databricks for artificial intelligence
Reuters communications department has announced the availability of its licensed news content through the Databricks marketplace for organizations developing artificial intelligence applications. This offering includes international affairs, business, and financial markets reports with access to an archive dating back to 1987 in five different languages.
Google smart news program adds CNN
Google announced on October 15, 2026, that the number of media organizations participating in its AI news pilot program has surpassed the 400-publisher mark worldwide, following the addition of major networks such as CNN, the Financial Times, Forbes, and Axios. The expansion included signing a multi-year agreement under which Google pays for the use of CNN reports in its smart products.
Apple in talks with publishers to power Siri with content
Apple is conducting advanced negotiations regarding multi-year content licensing deals with journalistic organizations and publishers to feed the Siri voice assistant with updated news and information, backed by a massive budget exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars.
New York Times and Amazon AI deal opens new horizons for publishing
The New York Times has concluded an important agreement with Amazon that allows its editorial content to be utilized in developing artificial intelligence platforms and tools.