OpenAI will fund four Axios Local newsrooms as part of a broader partnership focused on "juicing local news"

OpenAI has partnered with Axios to fund four new local newsrooms, highlighting the potential benefits and innovations AI can bring to journalism.

Axios CEO Jim VandeHei criticized the 'welfare-state mentality' of newsrooms seeking funding from tech giants, advocating for fair compensation for use of their intellectual property.

The collaboration with OpenAI aims to enhance local news initiatives, providing not just funding, but also innovative applications of AI to improve newsroom operations.

Despite initial skepticism, VandeHei noted that OpenAI's genuine interest in local journalism turned their partnership into a promising opportunity after six months of planning.

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