Axel Springer will be compensated by OpenAI with undisclosed payments at regular intervals in exchange for the content partnership. The agreement, lasting several years, does not impose exclusivity on either party. Axel Springer is committed to supporting the outlet's AI-driven initiatives leveraging OpenAI's technology. Döpfner expressed enthusiasm about the unprecedented global partnership between Axel Springer and OpenAI, highlighting their goal to explore the potential of AI-empowered journalism that aims to elevate the quality, societal relevance, and business model of journalism to new heights.