Insights

Building trust through transparency: why sharing data strengthens journalism

In an era of skepticism, one of the most effective ways to build trust is also one of the simplest: show your work. At AP, this has meant rethinking traditional publishing models. Instead of holding data until publication, teams increasingly share it with partners in advance. For a major investigation into chronic absenteeism, AP distributed […]

MARCH 31, 2026

AI and data journalism: why verification matters more than ever

Generative AI has lowered the barrier to entry for data analysis. More journalists can now work with datasets that previously required specialized skills. But according to AP data editor Angeliki Kastanis, the fundamentals have not changed. “The principles of data journalism are not new,” she said. “We look for transparency, reproducibility and accuracy. Those are […]

MARCH 31, 2026

Data collaborations: how partnerships are reshaping local journalism

As trust in data becomes more contested, newsrooms face a growing challenge: how to make complex analysis credible, accessible and relevant to local audiences. At AP, the answer has increasingly been collaboration. In a recent AP Forward session with partners from Stanford’s Big Local News and The Seattle Times, one theme stood out. Data journalism […]

MARCH 31, 2026

How the AP is covering the 2026 World Cup

MAY 15, 2026

How AP360 will support broadcasters during the World Cup

For broadcast customers, AP360 will offer production support across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, including live stand-up positions, studios, crews, transmission, workspace and AP reporters for custom live shots. Nico Maounis, AP’s director of global news events, said AP360 will provide locations with iconic backdrops in key cities, including New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, […]

MAY 14, 2026

What customers can expect from AP’s visual World Cup coverage

AP’s photo and video teams are preparing for one of the largest visual operations in the tournament’s history. With 104 matches, AP photographers will be at every game, with multiple photographers assigned to each match and remote editing designed to move images within minutes, and ideally seconds. Tony Hicks, AP’s deputy director of photography for […]

MAY 14, 2026

AP Wirephotos 90th anniversary

From the launch of the revolutionary Wirephoto service to today’s digital innovations, AP Photos continues to connect audiences with history as it unfolds. This year, we celebrate nine decades of Wirephoto, the technology that transmitted photos from 1935 to 1995, bringing unforgettable images to millions worldwide at near instantaneous speed.

FEB. 6, 2025

AP Wirephotos 90th anniversary – the 2020s

From the COVID-19 pandemic and its sweeping impact on daily life to widespread climate crises, protests for racial and social justice, and the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, AP’s images have served as powerful records of resilience and transformation so far in the 2020s. The decade’s reliance on digital platforms and the rapid acceleration of information-sharing have further amplified the reach and cultural significance of AP photos, making them essential in shaping public understanding of critical events. By blending cutting-edge technology with long-standing commitment to truth and storytelling, AP remains a vital chronicler of this evolving and pivotal decade.

FEB. 2, 2025

AP Wirephotos 90th anniversary – the 2010s

AP photos continued to shape how the world experienced history in the 2010s, capturing pivotal moments in an era defined by social movements, political shifts, and global challenges. From the Arab Spring and the refugee crisis to the Black Lives Matter protests and the Paris Climate Agreement, AP provided compelling visuals that amplified voices and deepened global understanding.

JAN. 30, 2025