In a move that underscores the growing influence of artificial intelligence on modern journalism, the Financial Times (FT) has entered into a strategic partnership and licensing deal with OpenAI.
The new partnership between the Financial Times and OpenAI represents a significant milestone in merging trusted journalism with cutting-edge AI technology, enhancing the AI tool’s relevance with properly attributed quotes, summaries, and dynamic links.
FT readers can anticipate fresh AI features emerging from this partnership, designed to bring reputable journalism into ChatGPT’s interactive environment.
Starting this year, FT teams have also been granted access to ChatGPT Enterprise, positioning the organization at the forefront of AI-driven innovation in media.
“This agreement highlights the significance of our award-winning journalism,” says John Ridding, CEO of FT Group. “We’ve always led the way in media innovation. Being part of ChatGPT’s evolution allows us to better understand how AI presents our content and how audiences seek information.”
Ridding emphasized that FT’s commitment to rigorous, human-led journalism remains central: “We’re broadening the reach of our newsroom’s work, while maintaining transparency, proper attribution, and compensation for our material.
Users benefit from reliable sources, and we benefit from gaining new insights into how readers engage with AI.”
Brad Lightcap, COO of OpenAI, welcomed the partnership, calling it “an opportunity to create new pathways for AI to support the news industry and enrich ChatGPT’s capabilities with live, world-class reporting.”
Ridding also noted the wider implications for media, pointing out that AI development cannot be reversed, but its direction can be shaped through proactive collaboration.
“Our role is to represent quality journalism in these emerging products, ensuring we protect the FT’s content and brand. We’ve always adapted to new technologies, and we’ll continue to do so with a mix of curiosity and caution.”
