Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters describes itself as an AI and technology company that combines trusted content with technology and workflow automation for professionals in legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government and media sectors. The company was formed in 2008 through the merger of the Thomson Corporation and Reuters, the news agency founded in 1851. It employs more than 26,000 people and serves customers in over 75 countries.

Its technical work spans artificial intelligence, generative AI, workflow automation, technology-driven content platforms, and risk and fraud detection. Products include CoCounsel, a generative AI assistant for legal and tax professionals; Westlaw, a legal research platform; ONESOURCE, a corporate tax platform; and CLEAR, a risk and fraud detection platform.

The company's stated direction is that of a technology firm rather than a traditional information provider, with a strategic focus on innovation under chief executive Steve Hasker, in post since 2020, and heavy investment in generative AI and automation. Media remains one of its industry verticals alongside legal, tax, accounting, compliance and government.