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Associated Press, OpenAI Strike Deal for Election Data
The Associated Press and OpenAI are back in business. The wire service said Wednesday the AI giant will license its elections data starting this year through the 2028 U.S. elections, making use of the AP’s vote counts across local, state and national races in major U.S. cities. The partnership expands the AP’s relationship with OpenAI, […]
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According to Variety’s source item, Associated Press, OpenAI Strike Deal for Election Data, The Associated Press and OpenAI are back in business. The wire service said Wednesday the AI giant will license its elections data starting this year through the 2028 U.S. elections, making use of the AP’s vote counts across local, state and national races in major U.S. cities. The partnership expands the AP’s relationship with OpenAI, […]
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- Associated Press, OpenAI Strike Deal for Election DataVariety - 2026-05-27T19:18:58+00:00
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