Microsoft inks deal with HarperCollins to train AI models

Microsoft is the mystery AI company licensing HarperCollins books, says Bloomberg
Just one day after 404 Media revealed that HarperCollins struck a three-year AI training deal with an unnamed company, Bloomberg now says Microsoft will use the publisher’s content to train a not-yet-announced AI model.
HarperCollins reportedly pens deal with Microsoft to train AI on its books
HarperCollins has agreed to allow a technology company to use 'select nonfiction' books to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Microsoft inks deal with HarperCollins to train AI models: report
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has reportedly inked a deal with News Corp's (NASDAQ:NWS) HarperCollins to train its artificial intelligence models with the publisher's nonfiction titles, according to Bloomberg.
HarperCollins is asking authors to license their books for AI training
According to a statement HarperCollins gave to 404 Media, the agreement protects authors’ “underlying value of their works and our shared revenue and royalty streams.” Author Daniel Kibblesmith posted screenshots of an email showing that he would be paid $2,500 if he allowed one of his books to be licensed.
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