Dear Reader,
The L.A. Times is stepping up its game with exciting new features to connect better with you. Today, we’re rolling out cool updates to boost our digital platform, bringing you livestreaming video, podcasts, and AI-generated content for a smoother experience.
L.A. Times Studios is now serving up fresh video content daily, covering news, features, and more that cater to our community’s interests. Head to the Los Angeles Times homepage to catch live camera feeds from iconic spots across L.A., from Hollywood to Malibu.
To make things crystal clear, we’re introducing a new system to distinguish opinion-based content from our regular news. Any piece written with a specific viewpoint will be tagged as Voices, ensuring a clear line between news and personal perspectives. Voices isn’t limited to just the Opinion section; it includes news commentary, reviews, and more.
And that’s not all – we’re launching Insights, an AI-powered feature that will pop up on some Voices articles. Insights aims to give you a range of AI-generated viewpoints alongside the article’s main stance, helping you see different perspectives on the topic at hand.
These updates are all about getting you involved and engaged with The Times and what we offer. We believe in evolving with the media landscape, and we’re excited to lead the charge.
Stay tuned to our mission statement, which emphasizes considering diverse perspectives to inform our views and provide well-considered insights on the issues of the day.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on these innovations. We hope you find them helpful and enlightening.
Patrick Soon-Shiong, M.D. Executive Chairman L.A. Times
L.A. Times Insights is your go-to for AI-generated analysis on Voices articles that present a specific viewpoint. It breaks down the political spectrum of the piece and offers a summary with various viewpoints from different sources.
Remember, Insights isn’t created by our editorial team and doesn’t judge the quality of journalism or viewpoints expressed. It’s there to give you more angles on Voices articles with a viewpoint. AI is an evolving technology, so if you spot an error, let us know.
Looking for content that stands out from our daily news? Check out L.A. Times Voices. It’s a clear label for articles written from a personal perspective, whether it’s opinion pieces, news commentary, or reviews.
That’s the scoop on the latest at the L.A. Times. Exciting times ahead for connecting with you, our valued readers!