AI Research Tool for Journalists
Let an AI agent handle source discovery, fact-checking, and interview prep—so you can focus on writing the story, not chasing details.
You spend hours as a reporter digging through Google News, Factiva, and endless email threads to find credible sources and verify information. Tight deadlines mean you’re juggling research in Excel, prepping interviews in Word, and double-checking facts across browser tabs. Important perspectives get missed, and the pressure to be accurate never lets up.
An AI agent that finds sources, prepares interview briefs, and verifies facts for reporters using Google News, Factiva, and newsroom databases.
What this replaces
The hidden cost
What this is really costing you
In media organizations, journalists and reporters lose 2 hours every week switching between Google News, Factiva, and email to gather sources, create interview outlines, and cross-check facts. Manual research slows down breaking news coverage and increases the risk of missing key viewpoints. The constant scramble leaves little time for in-depth reporting and increases the chance of publishing errors.
Time wasted
2 hrs/week
Every week, burned on work an AI agent handles in minutes.
Money lost
$4,000/year
In salary, missed revenue, and operational drag — annually.
If you keep ignoring it
Missed breaking news windows, publishing inaccuracies, and incomplete reporting can lead to public corrections, damaged newsroom reputation, and stalled career growth for journalists.
Cost estimates derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data and O*NET task analysis.
Return on investment
The math speaks for itself
Today — without agent
2 hrs/week
of manual work
With your AI agent
20 min/week
agent-handled
You save
$3,340/year
every year, reinvested into growing your business
Estimates based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median salary data and O*NET task importance ratings from worker surveys. Time savings assume 80% automation of eligible task components.
Jobs your agent handles
What this agent does for you
Complete jobs, handled end-to-end — so your team focuses on what matters.
Quick Source Roundup
You ask your agent to collect the latest reports and expert commentary on a breaking news topic.
Interview Brief Creation
You ask your agent to prepare a background briefing and suggested questions for an upcoming interview.
Fact Verification
You ask your agent to cross-check a statistic or quote before you publish.
Perspective Analysis
You ask your agent to summarize differing viewpoints on a controversial subject for balanced coverage.
How to hire your agent
Connect your tools
Link your content management, research, and data analysis tools commonly used in journalism workflows.
Tell your agent what you need
Type: 'Summarize the latest research and expert opinions on climate policy changes for my feature article.'
Agent gets it done
Your agent delivers a concise, sourced summary including key facts, expert quotes, and diverse perspectives.
You doing it vs. your agent doing it
Agent skill set
What this agent knows how to do
Source Finder
Pulls recent articles and expert profiles from Google News and Factiva, listing key contacts and their credentials.
Interview Brief Builder
Analyzes background info from newsroom databases and drafts targeted questions for upcoming interviews.
Fact Verification
Cross-references statistics and quotes across Reuters, AP News, and official reports, flagging discrepancies.
Perspective Synthesizer
Aggregates opinions from expert commentary and social media, summarizing contrasting viewpoints for balanced coverage.
Observation Summarizer
Condenses field notes from Google Docs into concise bullet points, highlighting actionable insights for your story.
AI Agent FAQ
The agent accesses sources you have credentials for, such as Factiva or LexisNexis, provided your newsroom allows API connections. It cannot bypass paywalls or access proprietary content you don’t have rights to.
No, your editorial judgment remains essential. The AI agent assists with research, source gathering, and fact-checking, but you choose which insights and quotes to use in your reporting.
It cross-checks claims across multiple reputable outlets like Reuters, AP News, and official press releases. You should always review the agent’s findings before publishing to maintain high standards.
Yes, you can set preferences for specific beats, keywords, or publications. The agent can prioritize sources relevant to your coverage area, such as climate policy or financial markets.
The agent connects to Slack for alerts and Google Drive for document access, depending on your newsroom’s permissions. Integration with Trello and Airtable is also available for workflow management.
All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and never stored after processing. The agent operates within your newsroom’s security protocols and does not retain any proprietary content.
Currently, the agent processes English-language content. Support for Spanish and French is on the roadmap for future updates.
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