AAP Strikes New Deal With Google to Feed Trusted News Into Gemini App
Australian Associated Press (AAP) has inked a fresh agreement with Google that will put its fact-checked news content directly into the Gemini app. The goal: to give users access to accurate, timely information in an era where misinformation spreads faster than ever.
Building on a Long Partnership
AAP has worked with Google for years on projects ranging from training journalists to supporting digital innovation. This latest step extends that relationship into one of the most visible areas of search and AI-driven content. With the deal, AAP’s reporting will be surfaced inside Google’s Gemini app, making reliable local news more accessible for Australians.
Emma Cowdroy, CEO of AAP, said the partnership reinforces the agency’s reputation for accuracy and independence. “We are pleased to partner with Google to provide our journalism as a mechanism for ensuring timeliness and accuracy in the information that its products provide,” Cowdroy said. She added that the move highlights AAP’s standing as a trusted source in Australian media.
Google’s Take on the Collaboration
Nic Hopkins, Google’s Head of News Partnerships for Australia and New Zealand, emphasized the value of adding AAP’s content to Gemini. “Google has partnered with AAP for several years on training journalists and investing in digital innovation. This new partnership with AAP will help deliver a feed of real-time information to enhance responses in the Gemini app and will assist Australians when they look for locally relevant up-to-date information,” Hopkins said.
The Weight of AAP’s Legacy
AAP has spent more than 90 years building its reputation as Australia’s independent newswire. The agency’s journalists, spread across the nation and reporting from abroad, produce content without commercial or political influence. That independence has made AAP a backbone of the media ecosystem, supplying text, images, video, and fact-checking to hundreds of outlets, including regional publishers often underserved by larger news organizations.
The partnership comes at a time when both consumers and tech platforms are scrutinizing sources more carefully. By feeding AAP’s reporting directly into Gemini, Google strengthens its ability to surface credible news in real time.
What This Means Going Forward
The deal underscores a shift in how search and AI applications are sourcing information. Accuracy and speed matter, but so does public trust. AAP’s involvement ensures that local news in Australia doesn’t get lost in the noise of global feeds. For Australians, it means when they open Gemini for updates, the information will increasingly carry the weight of reporting built on decades of proven standards.