TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — America’s Newspapers today issued the following statement in response to the comprehensive national legislative framework on artificial intelligence released by the Trump administration.
The newly announced framework outlines a broad, strategic approach to addressing the most pressing public policy challenges associated with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Among its six core objectives, America’s Newspapers highlighted the importance of the administration’s focus on intellectual property protections and support for creators — an issue of critical significance to the news publishing industry.
Specifically, the framework affirms that the creative works and unique identities of American innovators, creators and publishers must be respected in the age of AI. At the same time, it recognizes that artificial intelligence systems require access to information to learn and improve, and proposes a balanced approach that both enables innovation and safeguards the rights of content creators.
“America’s Newspapers strongly supports the administration’s recognition that high-quality journalism and original content are essential to the continued strength of our democracy and economy,” said Matt McMillan, chair of America’s Newspapers and CEO of Press Publications. “The inclusion of intellectual property protections as a core objective signals an important step toward ensuring that AI development does not come at the expense of those who invest in creating trusted, fact-based news and information.”
Jeremy Gulban, CEO of CherryRoad Media and chair of the America’s Newspapers Legislative Committee, added that he was “grateful for this demonstration of support of publishers.”
The organization emphasized that newspapers across the United States dedicate significant resources to producing original reporting, and that the ability to monetize this content is fundamental to sustaining local journalism. As AI technologies continue to evolve, ensuring that publishers retain control over how their content is used — particularly in training and deploying AI systems — will be essential.
Dean Ridings, president and CEO of America’s Newspapers, noted that “a future news ecosystem without proper protections for publishers will mean a future with less news, so this is an encouraging statement from the Trump administration.”
“Striking the right balance between innovation and protection is not only possible — it is necessary,” Ridings added. “We look forward to working with the administration and Congress to advance policies that both support technological progress and uphold the value of original reporting.”
America’s Newspapers urged continued engagement with industry stakeholders, including news publishers, as the legislative framework evolves into actionable policy. The organization reiterated that safeguarding intellectual property rights is essential to ensuring that American creativity continues to drive innovation, economic growth and an informed citizenry.
About America’s Newspapers:
America’s Newspapers is a national trade association representing daily and weekly newspapers across the United States. The organization advocates for the vitality of newspapers and their role in supporting local communities, democracy and economic development.
Media Contact:
Dean Ridings, President & CEO, America’s Newspapers - dridings@newspapers.org
