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How ProPublica Uses AI Responsibly in Its Investigations
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When our reporters prompted a large language model to help identify “woke” themes in a database of grants, AI helped them tell a vital accountability story about science funding and Ted Cruz.
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How ProPublica Uses AI Responsibly in Its Investigations

When our reporters prompted a large language model to help identify “woke” themes in a database of grants, AI helped them tell a vital accountability story about science funding and Ted Cruz.

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Mar 13, 2025 at 2:00pmWeb
Show threadbetonglenMar 13, 2025

@ProPublica

i really wish you would not use it at all because it bolsters their use especially when organizations like yours use them. this makes me very sad.

Show threadHue StLMar 13, 2025
@ProPublica sounds like using a LLM is overkill.
Show threadAaron Caskey-DemaretMar 13, 2025
@ProPublica Next: "How ProPublica only sells ethical NFTs"
Show threadBoyd Stephen Smith Jr.Mar 13, 2025
@ProPublica LLMs really don't need you carrying water for them. I'd bet there are more important stories that are less advertorial.
Show threadT2RMar 13, 2025
@ProPublica You've just lost credibility by using "a.i.". It's hot garbage on a good day.
Show threadGarrettMar 13, 2025
@ProPublica Nice job using it responsibly. Keep up the good work.
People just want to see red once you mention AI, but when used in this targeted way it is very useful and saves time so you can show us these articles sooner.
As solitha said, promoting correct usage. Don't mind the hate.