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Associated Press

CenterAssociated Press (cooperative)

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news cooperative founded in 1846. It is owned by its contributing member newspapers and broadcasters. AP is one of the most widely used news sources in the world, providing content to thousands of outlets.

Ownership Chain

Associated PressAssociated Press (cooperative)Member newspapers and broadcasters

Funding Sources

member duescontent licensingtechnology services

Known Conflicts of Interest

  • •As a cooperative owned by member media companies, AP's editorial decisions can be influenced by the interests of its largest members.
  • •AP sells content to both media outlets and corporate clients, creating potential dual-loyalty concerns.

Notable Connections

  • •AP's board includes executives from major U.S. media companies
  • •Content licensing agreements with tech platforms like Google and Apple
  • •Partnerships with government-funded broadcasters worldwide
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