# OpenAI Launches Global AI Program for Newsrooms with WAN-IFRA

OpenAI has announced "The Newsroom AI Catalyst," a new global initiative developed in partnership with WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers.

The program aims to help news organizations worldwide integrate artificial intelligence tools into their operations. By collaborating with WAN-IFRA, which represents over 3,000 news publications across more than 120 countries, OpenAI is positioning itself as a partner to the journalism industry rather than a disruptor.

This matters because the relationship between AI companies and news publishers has been increasingly strained. Many media organizations have raised concerns about AI systems training on their content without permission or compensation. Several major publishers have filed lawsuits against AI companies, while others have struck licensing deals.

The Newsroom AI Catalyst represents OpenAI's effort to build constructive relationships with the news