@petertheil.bsky.social just built a $2,000 AI tool to challenge journalism.
We built a free one to help people read it better.
Not the same thing.
reporterlens.app #MediaIntegrity
We built a free one to help people read it better.
Not the same thing.
reporterlens.app #MediaIntegrity
ReporterLens - Analyze any news article beyond the headline
ReporterLens is an AI tool that analyzes news articles by breaking down sourcing, evidence, and narrative framing. Measure the structural alignment of any article and see what is driving the story ben...
reporterlens.app
April 23, 2026 at 3:55 PM
@petertheil.bsky.social just built a $2,000 AI tool to challenge journalism.
We built a free one to help people read it better.
Not the same thing.
reporterlens.app #MediaIntegrity
We built a free one to help people read it better.
Not the same thing.
reporterlens.app #MediaIntegrity
14 outlets. 14 hantavirus articles. One perfect A.
That outlet was Fox News. 10/10 fact checking. Original reporting.
When facts speak for themselves, reporting can too.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
That outlet was Fox News. 10/10 fact checking. Original reporting.
When facts speak for themselves, reporting can too.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
May 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
14 outlets. 14 hantavirus articles. One perfect A.
That outlet was Fox News. 10/10 fact checking. Original reporting.
When facts speak for themselves, reporting can too.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
That outlet was Fox News. 10/10 fact checking. Original reporting.
When facts speak for themselves, reporting can too.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
This article by David Bauder highlights some of the problems with #ethics in journalism today as identified by Marty Baron. It's part of why we created this org and ReporterLens.
apnews.com/article/jour...
apnews.com/article/jour...
In address on media ethics, former Washington Post editor worries about fading moral compass
During a contentious era, one of journalism's leading figures says he's concerned about news outlets that may be losing their moral compass.
apnews.com
April 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM
This article by David Bauder highlights some of the problems with #ethics in journalism today as identified by Marty Baron. It's part of why we created this org and ReporterLens.
apnews.com/article/jour...
apnews.com/article/jour...
We don’t measure guilt. We measure how the story was built.
15 articles. One divisive case. Better results than expected.
Watch. #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest
15 articles. One divisive case. Better results than expected.
Watch. #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest
September 1, 2026 at 1:19 PM
We don’t measure guilt. We measure how the story was built.
15 articles. One divisive case. Better results than expected.
Watch. #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest
15 articles. One divisive case. Better results than expected.
Watch. #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest
A handful of AI tools now score journalists and newsrooms, including our own ReporterLens™. We looked at what each one actually measures and who it’s built for.
www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/ai-tool... #ai #journalism
www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/ai-tool... #ai #journalism
AI Tools for Journalism Accountability: A Guide
A wave of AI tools now claims to score journalists and newsrooms — here's what each one actually measures and who it's built for.
www.themediaintegrityproject.com
August 25, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A handful of AI tools now score journalists and newsrooms, including our own ReporterLens™. We looked at what each one actually measures and who it’s built for.
www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/ai-tool... #ai #journalism
www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/ai-tool... #ai #journalism
24 outlets covered Lindsey Graham’s death. We graded all 24.
A−: ABC News and NYT.
D: Vox.
Most relayed the statement. Two reported the story.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest #MediaLiteracy
A−: ABC News and NYT.
D: Vox.
Most relayed the statement. Two reported the story.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest #MediaLiteracy
July 13, 2026 at 5:44 PM
24 outlets covered Lindsey Graham’s death. We graded all 24.
A−: ABC News and NYT.
D: Vox.
Most relayed the statement. Two reported the story.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest #MediaLiteracy
A−: ABC News and NYT.
D: Vox.
Most relayed the statement. Two reported the story.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WhoWroteItBest #MediaLiteracy
A named source doesn’t mean a verified fact.
24.5% of well-attributed articles in our corpus still carry a meaningful evidence-claim gap.
Quoting and verifying are two different things. Full breakdown: www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/quoted-...
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
24.5% of well-attributed articles in our corpus still carry a meaningful evidence-claim gap.
Quoting and verifying are two different things. Full breakdown: www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/quoted-...
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
Quoted Sources Aren't Verification: How to Tell When a Story Goes Beyond Its Evidence
Most readers assume a named source means a verified fact — but attribution and verification are two separate acts, and the ReporterLens™ data shows they don't move together.
www.themediaintegrityproject.com
July 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A named source doesn’t mean a verified fact.
24.5% of well-attributed articles in our corpus still carry a meaningful evidence-claim gap.
Quoting and verifying are two different things. Full breakdown: www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/quoted-...
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
24.5% of well-attributed articles in our corpus still carry a meaningful evidence-claim gap.
Quoting and verifying are two different things. Full breakdown: www.themediaintegrityproject.com/post/quoted-...
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaLiteracy
For the journalists and the curious ..
new features to ReporterLens!
1) highlights up at the top of an analysis result
2) rewrites and a line-by-line critique are available instantly
3) Got an A? Get a certificate you can share!
try at reporterlens.app
new features to ReporterLens!
1) highlights up at the top of an analysis result
2) rewrites and a line-by-line critique are available instantly
3) Got an A? Get a certificate you can share!
try at reporterlens.app
June 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
For the journalists and the curious ..
new features to ReporterLens!
1) highlights up at the top of an analysis result
2) rewrites and a line-by-line critique are available instantly
3) Got an A? Get a certificate you can share!
try at reporterlens.app
new features to ReporterLens!
1) highlights up at the top of an analysis result
2) rewrites and a line-by-line critique are available instantly
3) Got an A? Get a certificate you can share!
try at reporterlens.app
AI can write. It can't earn source trust, identify missing context, or be accountable for what runs.
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
June 25, 2026 at 4:28 PM
AI can write. It can't earn source trust, identify missing context, or be accountable for what runs.
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
AI can write. It can't earn source trust, identify missing context, or be accountable for what runs.
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
June 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM
AI can write. It can't earn source trust, identify missing context, or be accountable for what runs.
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
The journalists AI can't replace are doing these 4 things.
ReporterLens™ measures all of them → reporterlens.app
#ReporterLens #AIJournalism #MediaLiteracy
AI can replicate a byline. It can’t replicate the work behind it.
Named sources. Verified facts. No missing context. That’s what separates a journalist from a content machine.
Know where you stand, try ReporterLens™ to measure an article or a draft → reporterlens.app
Named sources. Verified facts. No missing context. That’s what separates a journalist from a content machine.
Know where you stand, try ReporterLens™ to measure an article or a draft → reporterlens.app
June 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
AI can replicate a byline. It can’t replicate the work behind it.
Named sources. Verified facts. No missing context. That’s what separates a journalist from a content machine.
Know where you stand, try ReporterLens™ to measure an article or a draft → reporterlens.app
Named sources. Verified facts. No missing context. That’s what separates a journalist from a content machine.
Know where you stand, try ReporterLens™ to measure an article or a draft → reporterlens.app
We compared @VivianYee and @NicholasKristof a few weeks ago and almost missed the most important number.
Out of 1,405 articles in our database — Vivian Yee scores highest in ethics.
Full breakdown this week. reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WriterDeepDive
Out of 1,405 articles in our database — Vivian Yee scores highest in ethics.
Full breakdown this week. reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WriterDeepDive
June 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We compared @VivianYee and @NicholasKristof a few weeks ago and almost missed the most important number.
Out of 1,405 articles in our database — Vivian Yee scores highest in ethics.
Full breakdown this week. reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WriterDeepDive
Out of 1,405 articles in our database — Vivian Yee scores highest in ethics.
Full breakdown this week. reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #WriterDeepDive
155 published articles in our database have scored an A. How did they do it? We're sharing the answers. ReporterLens™ measures 4 SPJ pillars, 17 metrics. Go to https://reporterlens.app and click on "Score an A". Test a draft instantly. We won't ever store or save your draft. The tool is free.
May 26, 2026 at 2:16 PM
155 published articles in our database have scored an A. How did they do it? We're sharing the answers. ReporterLens™ measures 4 SPJ pillars, 17 metrics. Go to https://reporterlens.app and click on "Score an A". Test a draft instantly. We won't ever store or save your draft. The tool is free.
Opinion is not news. But for 40 years it’s been sitting right next to it.
53 Kristof articles analyzed. The data draws the line back.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #OpinionIsNotNews
53 Kristof articles analyzed. The data draws the line back.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #OpinionIsNotNews
May 21, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Opinion is not news. But for 40 years it’s been sitting right next to it.
53 Kristof articles analyzed. The data draws the line back.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #OpinionIsNotNews
53 Kristof articles analyzed. The data draws the line back.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #OpinionIsNotNews
It Ends with Us drama might be over for now, but how did it all start? We go back to the article that started it all by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire and Julie Tate with a ReporterLens eye. Hindsight is 20/20 but when you have a free tool like ReporterLens, you can see the gaps from the start.
May 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
It Ends with Us drama might be over for now, but how did it all start? We go back to the article that started it all by Megan Twohey, Mike McIntire and Julie Tate with a ReporterLens eye. Hindsight is 20/20 but when you have a free tool like ReporterLens, you can see the gaps from the start.
Her drug clients gave her that nickname. The LA Times put it in the headline.
Same verdict. Two very different headlines.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens
Free analysis → reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaIntegrity
Same verdict. Two very different headlines.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens
Free analysis → reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaIntegrity
April 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Her drug clients gave her that nickname. The LA Times put it in the headline.
Same verdict. Two very different headlines.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens
Free analysis → reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaIntegrity
Same verdict. Two very different headlines.
reporterlens.app #ReporterLens
Free analysis → reporterlens.app #ReporterLens #MediaIntegrity
Get ReporterLens Chrome Extension! No cutting and pasting anything. Analyze any article - even behind a paywall! Chrome Web Store: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/repor...
April 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Get ReporterLens Chrome Extension! No cutting and pasting anything. Analyze any article - even behind a paywall! Chrome Web Store: chromewebstore.google.com/detail/repor...
Why do you think the highest score was only a B- ?
Let us know who or what you’d like to see next. #swalwell #reporterlens #analyzenews @npr.org @wsj.com @latimes.com @reuters.com @cbsnews.com @apnews.com @dailymail.co.uk @peoplemagazine.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com
Let us know who or what you’d like to see next. #swalwell #reporterlens #analyzenews @npr.org @wsj.com @latimes.com @reuters.com @cbsnews.com @apnews.com @dailymail.co.uk @peoplemagazine.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com
April 17, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Why do you think the highest score was only a B- ?
Let us know who or what you’d like to see next. #swalwell #reporterlens #analyzenews @npr.org @wsj.com @latimes.com @reuters.com @cbsnews.com @apnews.com @dailymail.co.uk @peoplemagazine.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com
Let us know who or what you’d like to see next. #swalwell #reporterlens #analyzenews @npr.org @wsj.com @latimes.com @reuters.com @cbsnews.com @apnews.com @dailymail.co.uk @peoplemagazine.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com
Stop reading articles at face value.
Start looking at how they are built.
ReporterLens is live: reporterlens.app
Paste an article. See the structure.
Start looking at how they are built.
ReporterLens is live: reporterlens.app
Paste an article. See the structure.
April 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Stop reading articles at face value.
Start looking at how they are built.
ReporterLens is live: reporterlens.app
Paste an article. See the structure.
Start looking at how they are built.
ReporterLens is live: reporterlens.app
Paste an article. See the structure.
Tomorrow we’re launching ReporterLens, a tool designed to analyze the structure behind journalism.
Not to judge content as right or wrong, but to surface patterns in how articles are constructed.
This carousel walks through how it works and what it measures.
More tomorrow.
Not to judge content as right or wrong, but to surface patterns in how articles are constructed.
This carousel walks through how it works and what it measures.
More tomorrow.
April 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Tomorrow we’re launching ReporterLens, a tool designed to analyze the structure behind journalism.
Not to judge content as right or wrong, but to surface patterns in how articles are constructed.
This carousel walks through how it works and what it measures.
More tomorrow.
Not to judge content as right or wrong, but to surface patterns in how articles are constructed.
This carousel walks through how it works and what it measures.
More tomorrow.