4 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2014–2025.
AI tool labelling political viewpoint & generating alternative perspectives on opinion articles
L.A. Times Insights – AI-generated alternative viewpoints appended to opinion articles; owner Patrick Soon-Shiong launched March 2025; staff do not create or edit the AI content; labelled with disclaimer
Perplexity shares advertising revenue with the Los Angeles Times when its content is referenced in Perplexity AI search responses; also provides API access to build custom search features, data analytics, and free Perplexity Enterprise Pro for staff; LA Times joined alongside The Independent and 13+ other publishers in December 2024 expansion; Perplexity is backed by Jeff Bezos and Nvidia
Automated system that generates and publishes breaking news alerts from USGS earthquake data within minutes of a seismic event; one of the earliest AI-authored content deployments in a major newsroom
Los Angeles Times is one of 182 organizations in United States documented in the index, which holds 363 cases from the country. Its work spans 3 function types, including Audience Experience & Personalisation, documented across 110 organizations worldwide.