Impact of AI on News Industry
The boss of MailOnline warns that newsroom tie-ups with AI companies will not save the industry, expressing concerns about tech giants stealing website traffic. Some publications are partnering with tech companies due to fears that readers may prefer AI-generated summaries over independent media content. DMG Media is investing in MailPlus to boost subscribers while also relying on online advertising revenues from MailOnline.
Key Points
- AI partnerships may not be enough to save the news industry
- Tech giants could steal website traffic from news publications
- DMG Media investing in MailPlus to increase subscribers
- Debate over AI companies scraping newspaper content for technology training
- Some publishers shifting to paid models to survive declining revenues