Microsoft has entered into an agreement with HarperCollins that will give the software giant access to content from the publisher to train its AI models. As per the terms of the agreement, the Redmond-based company will only have access to non-fiction titles.

HarperCollins Publishers has struck a licensing deal with an AI tech company and is now asking its authors to opt in. As 404 Media reports, the AI company will pay HarperCollins for access to select "backlist titles,

According to a statement HarperCollins gave to 404 Media, the agreement protects authors’ “underlying value of their works and our shared revenue and royalty streams.” Author Daniel Kibblesmith posted screenshots of an email showing that he would be paid $2,500 if he allowed one of his books to be licensed.