The Associated Press (AP) is the world’s oldest and largest independent news-gathering cooperative. For over 175 years, AP has been the backbone of the global information ecosystem. Today, it operates with a workforce of over 3,000 journalists across 250 locations in approximately 100 countries. On any given day, more than half of the world’s population sees journalism produced by the AP, which delivers over 2,000 stories and 1.2 million photos annually.

Expertise & Authoritativeness The AP is widely regarded as the industry’s "gold standard" for reporting. Its journalists possess deep expertise across all major beats—including geopolitics, economics, climate science, and sports. The organization’s authority is solidified by its 59 Pulitzer Prizes (including 36 for photography) and its recent Academy Award for the documentary 20 Days in Mariupol. Furthermore, the AP Stylebook serves as the definitive writing manual for newsrooms and corporate communications globally, establishing the linguistic and ethical framework for contemporary journalism.

Trustworthiness & Ethical Governance As a not-for-profit news cooperative, the AP is owned by its American newspaper and broadcast members and operates without corporate owners, billionaire backers, or government funding. This unique structure ensures its single-minded focus on objective news-gathering.