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Symbolic.ai And News Corp Forge A New Path In AI-Driven Journalism

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Innovative Partnership Marks a Transformative Moment For Media

Newsrooms have long experimented with artificial intelligence, but many of these efforts have remained limited in scope. Now, a relatively young startup, Symbolic.ai, is setting the stage for a significant shift in the industry. The company recently secured a high-profile agreement with the media powerhouse News Corp, which is renowned for assets such as MarketWatch, the New York Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

Strategic Implementation Across Premium Content Channels

News Corp plans to integrate Symbolic.ai’s platform within its financial news operations, starting with Dow Jones Newswires. The rollout reflects a broader effort to streamline editorial workflows through automation, a shift that could influence industry practices.

Redefining Efficiency In Journalistic Endeavors

Founded by former eBay CEO Devin Wenig and Ars Technica co-founder Jon Stokes, Symbolic.ai claims its technology not only enhances the quality of journalism but also achieves remarkable productivity boosts. The platform is designed to support complex research tasks, with the company citing productivity gains of up to 90%. It also offers tools for newsletter creation, audio transcription, fact-checking, headline optimization, and SEO guidance.

Embracing A Future Dominated By AI

News Corp has already demonstrated a bold commitment to AI innovation. In 2024, the conglomerate entered a multi-year global partnership with OpenAI, licensing its content to fuel the capabilities of advanced AI systems. As the organization explores further opportunities, including potential licensing arrangements with additional AI firms, its collaboration with Symbolic.ai underscores a decisive move towards the future of media.

Conclusion

This strategic alliance not only highlights the transformative potential of AI in journalism but also signals a broader industry shift. As pioneering technologies continue to redefine content creation and distribution, the partnership between Symbolic.ai and News Corp is poised to serve as a benchmark in the evolution of editorial processes.

Eurobank Plans €1 Billion Investment In AI And Digital Banking By 2028

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

Eurobank plans to invest about €1 billion in technology from 2025 through 2028, its largest technology investment program to date. The Banking Forward strategy focuses on digital banking, artificial intelligence, customer experience and a “phygital” model combining digital services with face-to-face support.

Digital Banking Dominates Customer Activity

Digital channels already account for 96% of Eurobank transactions, with 61% completed through the Eurobank Mobile App. Among customers aged 35 and under, digital adoption reaches 94%.

Customers make about 574 million annual logins across e/m-banking and more than 1 million digital transactions each day. During the first half of 2026, one in three banking products was acquired digitally.

AI Moves Into Everyday Banking

Eurobank is expanding the use of AI through tools including EVA, its digital customer assistant, and myEVA, an AI-powered voice assistant for employees. The technology is also being applied to mortgage assessments, customer feedback analysis and contractual documents.

The bank’s technology architecture is built around five areas: digital channels, customer experience orchestration, data and AI, core banking, and infrastructure and cloud. About 50% of its applications and digital channels are already cloud-based.

Investment Extends Beyond Technology

The program is intended to reshape how Eurobank operates, combining automation and AI with employee development and human support. The bank says the approach is designed to improve services while maintaining access to face-to-face banking when customers need it.

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