Supporting independent journalism in Ukraine

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Working with WAN-IFRA and AIRPPU to protect and rebuild independent journalism through conflict in Ukraine.

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