Anthropic and Associated Press strike election coverage licensing deal

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm behind Claude, has entered into its first content and data licensing agreement with the Associated Press. The deal, which was reportedly struck just before the midterm elections, allows Claude to provide up-to-the-minute election information and polling data attributed to the AP.

This marks a strategic shift for Anthropic, which had previously avoided licensing deals with digital publishers, maintaining that scraping content fell under fair use. This move contrasts with OpenAI, which has secured numerous partnerships with major media organizations. The timing of the deal comes as Anthropic prepares for a potential public offering.