Google Expands Collaboration With Associated Press To Deliver Up-To-Date Information In Gemini AI App

Google announced in a blog post on Wednesday that it’s broadening its collaboration with The Associated Press (AP) to further enhance its Gemini app.

What Happened: Under the new collaboration, the Associated Press will provide Google with a feed of real-time information that the company will use to improve the usefulness of Gemini results.

“We believe AI is a transformative technology and we look forward to partnering with the news ecosystem to explore the benefits of AI and empower journalists,” the Alphabet Inc GOOGLGOOG subsidiary said.

Gemini is Google’s flagship AI chatbot, previously known as Bard. Google rebranded the conversational AI app in February 2024.

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Why It Matters: Google said the expanded collaboration is specifically aimed at users looking for up-to-date information. A lack of real-time information was one of the main complaints from early AI adopters using early-stage AI chatbots.

"AP and Google's longstanding relationship is based on working together to provide timely, accurate news and information to global audiences," said Kristin Heitmann, senior vice president and chief revenue officer of The Associated Press.

"We are pleased Google recognizes the value of AP’s journalism as well as our commitment to nonpartisan reporting, in the development of its generative AI products,” she added.

Price Action: Alphabet shares were up 3.3% at $197.36 at the time of publication Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro.

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