Propublica announced on Wednesday that it joins the inter -industrial efforts to study how artificial intelligence technologies can promote the work of journalism journalism. As part of the propublica program will be Home the engineer for two -year communication. The program is supported by the Institute of Journalism Lenfest and will include four other editions: “Boston Globe”, “Dallas Morning News”, “Baltimore Banner” and “Newswell University of Arizona”.
In the propublica engineer, to study how machine training can help their awarding group of engagement, which is the power of many of our most ambitious, crowded investigations. By dusted and rows of tip by Science that is engaged in citizensThese journalists gather leading and evidence from communities across the country. We want to learn how big language models can help us evaluate, classify and conduct entrance tips more effectively – guaranteeing that they will achieve the right journalist faster.
“We believe that these technologies can help our journalists and our readers find needles in a haystack,” said Ben Verdmuler, senior technology director. “We are glad to study what is possible to meet our values and standards.”
Within the program of the organization involved in the news, they will cooperate with each other and the broad news industry to share what they learn, the development of products, thematic studies and technical information required to repeat their work in other editions.
The purpose of the Lenfest AI joint and scholarship is to help local news publishers use new AI technologies to create a sustainable business. The program launched in October 2024, with the support of $ 10 million from Openai and Microsoft – each of which rewarded $ 2.5 million direct financing and $ 2.5 million in software and enterprises.
“The Lenfest Institute proudly collaborates with Openai and Microsoft to expand the joint and AI scholarship program. Five publishers who join the program are leaders in the field, and we look forward to sharing what they learn with the rest of the fields,” said the Lenfest and CEO. “Along with the open AI and Microsoft, the Institute strives to study the ethical use of II to promote sustainable solutions for local news.”
About propublica
PROPUBLICA is an independent non -profit editorial office that produces an investigation into journalism in the interests of public interests. With a team with more than 150 devoted journalists, Propublica covers a number of topics, focusing on the history with the potential to push the real influence. Its reporting contributed to the adoption of new laws; the lapel of harmful policy and practice; and accountability for local, state and national level leaders. Ever since he started publishing in 2008, Propublica received eight Pulitzer prizes, five PEABODY awards, eight Amy awards and 16 George Polk awards.
About the Institute of Journalism Lenfest
The Lenfest Institute creates solutions for the next era of local news, putting in sustainable businesses at the intersection of local journalism and community in Philadelphia and across the country.
