Anonymousabout 2 hours ago
The Associated Press laid off 20 U.S.-based journalists on May 15, 2026, completing a restructuring that has already seen roughly 40 voluntary buyouts and follows a larger 8% workforce reduction announced in late 2024. The pivot toward "digital-first, visually led journalism" reflects a dramatic revenue shift — newspapers now account for just 10% of AP's income, down from 100% at its founding — but the union representing AP journalists says the cuts are directionless, noting that experienced photographers were among those let go even as leadership touts a visual future.