News Corp rolls out NewsGPT AI tool for staff in Australia
The move positions News Corp Australia among the leading adopters of artificial intelligence in the media sector as publishers race to integrate AI into editorial workflows.
News Corp Australia has launched NewsGPT, an enterprise-grade generative AI tool designed for internal use, bringing artificial intelligence into the company's newsroom and business operations.
The company’s chief technology officer, Julian Delany, announced the launch in an internal email to staff on Tuesday, first reported by Capital Brief, describing NewsGPT as a secure AI platform built specifically for News Corp Australia. The tool integrates multiple AI models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude.
“It’s a tool to enhance your capabilities, not replace them,” Delany told staff in the email, seen by Mediaweek.
“Unlike public AI tools, NewsGPT safeguards News Corp Australia’s data and ensures complete compliance with our privacy standards. All your interactions remain secure and private within our NCA environment.”
How NewsGPT will be used inside News Corp
The rollout of NewsGPT is being positioned as an AI-powered assistant to streamline newsroom and corporate workflows. According to Delany, the tool will help employees:
• Support content creation – Generate drafts, refine writing, and brainstorm ideas.
• Reduce information overload – Summarise lengthy documents and highlight key insights.
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• Streamline daily tasks – Assist with meeting agendas, planning, and performance reviews.
• Ensure editorial accuracy – Validate email tone and alignment with company guidelines.
Employees are gradually receiving access this week, with a full rollout expected by Friday. Staff will be notified via email when they can log in via their OKTA dashboard.
The launch of NewsGPT signals a major step in News Corp Australia’s AI strategy, following global efforts by publishers to balance AI’s benefits with editorial integrity.
While some media companies remain cautious, News Corp is moving towards integrating AI into daily operations, aligning with international trends in AI-powered journalism.
