AP to develop 5 AI projects with local newsrooms
As part of its ongoing efforts to help local newsrooms integrate automation and artificial intelligence technology, The Associated Press will tackle five AI projects stretching from Michigan to Puerto Rico.
Updates to AP's US News team
In a memo to staff on Wednesday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced several promotions and hires across the United States:

Katie Oyan to lead Local News Success initiative
In a memo to staff on Monday, U.S. News Director Josh Hoffner announced a new position aimed at supporting AP’s member news organizations and customers:
Helping local newsrooms use AI
As part of our two-year project to help local newsrooms expand their use of artificial intelligence tools, AP asked U.S. news organizations how AI might help them streamline their operations.

New roles on senior News leadership team
AP Executive Editor Julie Pace today announced several senior leadership appointments in a memo to global news staff: