How ProPublica Uses AI Responsibly in Its Reporting

https://www.propublica.org/article/using-ai-responsibly-for-reporting
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How ProPublica Uses AI Responsibly in Its Reporting

ProPublica details its responsible use of AI in investigative journalism, including using AI to analyze large datasets, uncover patterns, and transcribe audio and video recordings. The article highlights the importance of human oversight in the AI process and responsible use of AI to aid, but not replace, human investigative journalism.

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what a great example for all creators.

like any tool, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to use it. being thoughtful about your decision framework for how and tools to use helps you evolve as the tools themselves evolve.

this is also a good outline for those in academia that want to use AI responsibly.

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2025

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ProPublica details its responsible use of AI in investigative journalism, including using AI to analyze large datasets, uncover patterns, and transcribe audio and video recordings. The article highlights the importance of human oversight in the AI process and responsible use of AI to aid, but not replace, human investigative journalism.

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