Media Briefing: Associated Press deal cements Microsoft’s quiet rise in AI licensing

This week’s Media Briefing looks at The Associated Press’ deal with Microsoft to join its pay-per-use AI content marketplace, as the tech company seeks to strengthen relationships with media companies and compete with Google.

• AP joins growing list of publishers signing licensing deals with Microsoft
• Gannett rebrands, Vogue absorbs Teen Vogue, and more

Associated Press (AP) has joined Microsoft’s fledgling AI content marketplace, becoming the latest media company — after People Inc. and USA Today Co.— to confirm a licensing deal with the tech giant.

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