Credibility Assessment
Is AP News Reliable?
Wire Service
Generally ReliableThe Associated Press is one of the oldest and most widely used news organizations in the world.
What we look at
PressGrade scores every media figure and outlet on five behavioral criteria: Factual Accuracy, Correction Culture, Source Transparency, Content Integrity, and Editorial Independence.
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Factual Accuracy
AP News has one of the strongest factual accuracy records of any news organization.
Correction Culture
AP has a prominent and consistent correction culture. Corrections are distributed to member organizations.
Source Transparency
AP's sourcing standards are among the highest in the industry.
Content Integrity
AP maintains a strong separation between news reporting and opinion.
Editorial Independence
AP's nonprofit cooperative structure gives it strong independence.
The bottom line
AP News is among the most reliable news sources available.
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