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Mindy Marqués González joins the American Journalism Project to lead its Startup Studio
Sept. 28, 2026 — WASHINGTON — Mindy Marqués González has joined the American Journalism Project as senior vice president of its Startup Studio. The former publisher...
Exclusive: OpenAI renews $5M bet on local news
OpenAI is renewing its investment in the American Journalism Project by committing an additional $5 million in funding and $3 million in tech credits to...
The Product & AI Studio expands with renewed OpenAI support
Our renewed $5M+ partnership with OpenAI will support further innovation, additional experimentation, and advance a new lane in product development.
Free Press Indiana launches a statewide newsroom
Free Press Indiana has launched FPI News, a five-member statewide newsroom that delivers daily local coverage and partners with media to help underserved communities.
