Supporting independent journalism in Ukraine
OpenAI、WAN-IFRA 和 AIRPPU 于 2026 年 9 月 7 日发布联合新闻稿，宣布支持乌克兰独立新闻业的举措。其中包括已于 2026 年 8 月 5 日启动的 Newsroom AI Masterclass Series，以及即将于 2026 年 9 月 17 日推出的 Newsroom AI Catalyst。乌克兰独立区域新闻出版商协会（AIRPPU）是乌克兰最大的独立区域和地方新闻出版商网络，通过能力建设、紧急支持、创新倡议和国际合作等项目，致力于维护媒体可持续性、专业新闻和新闻自由。
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The following was issued as a joint press release on Monday 7th September 2026 from WAN-IFRA, AIRPPU and OpenAI.
The Newsroom AI Masterclass Series and Newsroom AI Catalyst support Ukraine’s independent news sector with a focus on AI adoption, innovation and resilience.
OpenAI, WAN-IFRA and the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPPU) have announced a new initiative to support and strengthen Ukrainian news publishers by building practical artificial intelligence capabilities and accelerating innovation across their organisations. During a time of continued conflict and unrest, the new initiative—developed by AIRPPU in partnership with WAN-IFRA and OpenAI—aims to help news organisations harness the opportunities of artificial intelligence to strengthen the sustainability, efficiency and resilience of independent journalism.
The programme combines two complementary components:
- Newsroom AI , supporting news organisations selected by AIRPPU in developing and implementing AI-driven newsroom projects, and;
- Business Transformation , supporting AI-driven commercial and operational transformation projects.
The Newsroom AI Masterclass Series will build on prior successful initiatives of WAN-IFRA and OpenAI and bring together international experts and practitioners to share practical knowledge, case studies and implementation strategies. The topics span a broad range of critical news organisation priorities, including editorial workflows, audience engagement, product development, revenue generation, organisational change and responsible AI adoption.
Building on this foundation, the Newsroom AI Catalyst will provide deeper, hands-on support to ten participating Ukrainian news organisations as they identify high-impact use cases, develop implementation roadmaps and pilot AI-enabled solutions tailored to their specific needs.
All organisations participating in the programme will also receive credits to OpenAI’s API to facilitate the development of bespoke newsroom solutions.
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The programme builds on WAN-IFRA’s extensive global work supporting AI adoption in news organisations—including leadership programmes, industry research, peer-learning communities and practical implementation initiatives—and OpenAI’s continued partnership with news organisations around the world to help support their vital missions.
The Newsroom AI Masterclass Series began on August 5, 2026, with the Newsroom AI Catalyst set to launch on September 17, 2026. Further details regarding participation and full programme dates can be found here (opens in a new window) .
About WAN-IFRA
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, unites media globally to strengthen the business of trusted journalism and defend press freedom.
About AIRPPU
The Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine (AIRPPU) is the largest network of independent regional and local news publishers in Ukraine. The association supports media sustainability, professional journalism and press freedom through capacity-building programmes, emergency support, innovation initiatives and international partnerships, working with independent news organisations across the country.