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Meta Reportedly Signs $50 Million News Corp Deal As Big Tech's AI Content Arms Race Heats Up - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), News (NASDAQ:NWS)
Meta will pay up to $50 million annually for three years to license News Corp content for AI training and chatbot responses, covering U.S. and U.K. news brands.
- On March 3, 2026, Meta Platforms, Inc. signed an AI content-licensing deal with News Corp allowing use of its reporting in chatbot responses and AI training, The Wall Street Journal reported.
- In recent months, Meta has been striking licensing deals, including with News Corp, which previously signed a multi-year agreement with OpenAI valued at over $250 million in 2024.
- Meta will pay News Corp up to $50 million a year for at least three years, covering content from The Wall Street Journal and other US and UK brands; News Corp confirmed the deal to Engadget and a Meta spokesperson confirmed the agreement.
- Meta shares moved on Tuesday, rising 0.23% during regular trading but falling 0.14% after-hours to $654.15, while News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said the company uses 'a woo and a sue' strategy with AI deals.
- Executives indicated more licensing deals are coming relatively soon, with Meta AI integrating diverse news sources to enhance timely, relevant content and News Corp confirming advanced negotiations.
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Meta Reportedly Signs $50 Million News Corp Deal As Big Tech's AI Content Arms Race Heats Up - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), News (NASDAQ:NWS)
Meta Platforms and News Corp sign multiyear AI content licensing deal worth up to $50 million per year, highlighting Big Tech's push for journalism.
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Meta signs AI licensing deal with News Corp valued at up to $50 million a year
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