Wednesday, 4 February, 2026
Microsoft Unveils "App Store" for AI Licensing to Pay Publishers for Content
Microsoft is developing the Publisher Content Marketplace (PCM), a centralized hub designed to streamline AI content licensing. Co-designed with major publishers like Vox Media and the AP, the platform allows media organizations to set usage terms and receive detailed, usage-based reporting. By simplifying the negotiation process, Microsoft aims to create a sustainable "AI-first" economy where creators are fairly compensated for the high-quality data.
Read full story at The Verge