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:
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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.
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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:
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AP launches AI readiness survey for local newsrooms
This week AP started surveying local news outlets in the U.S. to assess their readiness to adopt technologies that use artificial intelligence, a first step in the news agency’s two-year commitment to help local newsrooms expand their use of AI tools.