Apple Eyes 9-Figure Deals to Pay Publishers for AI Content

Apple is in talks with publishers about paying for access to their content as the tech giant looks to bolster its artificial intelligence-powered Siri with current news and information. The iPhone maker has approached publishers in recent months about potential multiyear agreements that would give Apple access to their content for its revamped voice assistant, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. Under the proposal, Apple would use a variable compensation model, paying participating publishers when their content is used rather than offering a . . .