Google Pinpoint

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Partnership on AI: AI Tools for Local Newsrooms Database International Media Support (2021) 'The next wave of disruption: Emerging market media use of artificial intelligence and machine learning'. Available at: https://www.mediasupport.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AI-ML-in-Emerging-Markets-vFinal4.pdf (Accessed March 2025).

Google Pinpoint is an advanced research tool designed for analyzing and searching large collections of documents, with the capacity to handle up to 200,000 documents per collection. It supports a variety of file types, including PDFs, images, audio files, and email archives, and can automatically transcribe audio and video content. Pinpoint excels at identifying patterns, themes, locations, and individuals within large datasets, making it particularly useful for investigative stories, breaking news, and fact-checking. Additionally, it can search for text within images, helping newsrooms manage and organize vast amounts of content efficiently.

Newsgathering and Fact-Checking

Data Gathering (Open-source intelligence tools, Geospatial data platforms, Public record datasets) Data Verification (Fact-checking, Reverse-image search, Source tracing) Social Media Mining (Automated filtering, Pattern identification) Hazard Monitoring and Warning Systems

Production

Data Visualization (Environmental data charting, 3-D modeling) Topic Development (Mockups, Storyboards, News aggregation) Automated Content Generation (Writing assistants, Grammar checkers) Technical Assistance (Remote production, Visual effects, Autonomous cameras)

#analyze Analyze large collections of documents, audio, and images with Google Pinpoint to uncover patterns, themes, and relevant information for investigative stories or fact-checking.

#organize Organize massive file collections efficiently by categorizing documents based on themes, people, or locations using Google Pinpoint's powerful analysis capabilities.

#retrieve Retrieve critical information from various file types, including PDFs, images, and audio, by performing advanced keyword searches with Google Pinpoint.

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Developed by: Private Sector
Deployment Type: Web Platform
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Proprietary

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