The New York Times Greenlights AI Tools For Editorial And Product Teams

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 18, 2025

In a significant move, The New York Times is giving its editorial and product teams the green light to use AI tools to enhance their workflow. According to a report by Semafor, the paper has introduced a new internal AI summary tool called Echo, alongside a suite of approved AI products to assist with tasks ranging from coding to editorial brainstorming.

What’s New At The Times?

In a recent internal email, The New York Times informed its staff about the debut of Echo, designed to generate concise AI summaries. The email also outlined several AI tools that staff can use for various functions, including the creation of web products and the development of editorial content. Notably, these AI tools are intended to help staff suggest edits, develop interview questions, and assist with research.

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Editorial Guidelines For AI Use

The guidelines, however, come with clear boundaries. Staff are encouraged to use AI for tasks like suggesting edits and brainstorming, but not for drafting or making substantial revisions to articles. Additionally, confidential source information is strictly off-limits for AI input. There are also indications that The Times may leverage AI for voice-enabled articles and translations into multiple languages.

Approved AI Tools

The Times has approved several AI products for use, including GitHub Copilot for programming, Google’s Vertex AI for product development, NotebookLM, and selected Amazon AI tools. OpenAI’s API, excluding ChatGPT, is also on the approved list for business accounts.

A Contradictory Situation

This AI rollout comes amidst an ongoing lawsuit that The Times has filed against OpenAI and Microsoft. The lawsuit accuses the tech giants of violating copyright law by allegedly using the publisher’s content to train their generative AI models.

The New York Times’ cautious but forward-thinking approach reflects both its desire to embrace the power of AI while navigating the complex legal and ethical implications of generative technologies.

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Cyprus To Add 125MW Of Battery Storage Before Summer 2027

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 27, 2026

Electricity storage batteries are expected to arrive in Cyprus in January 2027, with installation scheduled to be completed before next summer’s peak demand season, Energy Minister Michael Damianos said on Sunday.

Storage Capacity Set To Expand Grid Flexibility

Damianos said contracts have already been signed with the supplier and the Transmission System Operator (TSO) for the battery storage project.

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Once operational, the facilities will add 125 megawatts (MW) of storage capacity to the national grid, allowing more renewable electricity to be stored instead of being curtailed during periods of excess generation. The minister said the system is expected to be operational before the summer of 2027.

Addressing Evening Demand

Cyprus currently has just over 1,000MW of conventional electricity generation, which Damianos said is generally sufficient during daytime hours. Demand becomes more challenging after sunset, when solar generation falls while electricity consumption, driven largely by air-conditioning, remains high.

He said battery storage will allow electricity generated during the day to be used during the evening peak.

Additional Projects Under Development

Damianos said approvals have also been granted for 150MW of privately owned battery storage projects, which are expected to become operational during 2027.

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is developing an additional 180MW of storage capacity. Two projects, with capacities of 80MW and 100MW, are expected to be completed before next summer.

According to the minister, several hundred megawatts of battery storage capacity are expected to be connected to the national grid by the end of 2027.

Power Supply Before The Batteries Arrive

Asked how electricity demand would be managed before the storage projects are completed, Damianos said the Transmission System Operator considers the system capable of meeting demand under normal operating conditions.

He said last week’s power supply disruptions were caused by a fault at one of the EAC’s generators and that both the utility and the TSO are working to maintain system reliability with the existing generation capacity.

Damianos added that, provided there are no unexpected outages, the electricity system is expected to remain stable, with the period immediately after sunset continuing to pose the greatest challenge.

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