The news: The New York Times (NYT) is training reporters to use AI tools for editing, summarizing, and coding, per Semafor.

• The publisher allows generative AI (genAI) use for creating promo copy and SEO headlines but prohibits using AI to draft or significantly alter articles.
• The New York Times also built an in-house beta summarization tool called Echo, which can condense NYT articles, briefings, and interactive elements.