WASHINGTON: Google announced a groundbreaking partnership with Associated Press (AP) to provide users with instant news updates through its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini.

In an official statement, Google described this collaboration as the first of its kind between the tech giant and a news organization to deliver real-time content using artificial intelligence.

The partnership aims to equip Gemini with live updates from AP, enhancing accuracy of search results. Google confirmed that these updates will soon be integrated into Gemini, although the bot currently displays a message indicating unavailability of real-time news updates.

AP’s Chief Revenue Officer, Kristin Heitmann, stated that this partnership seeks to deliver timely and accurate news and information to a global audience.

The move comes amid criticism of AI chatbots like Gemini for lacking access to reliable news sources.