Pinpoint gets AI upgrade to understand key points in documents and organize data

Pinpoint, a tool designed specifically for journalists, is receiving an AI-powered upgrade. Reporters can now query documents to quickly grasp key points, saving valuable time during research.

Pinpoint gets AI upgrade to understand key points in documents and organize data

Recognizing the ever-growing demands on journalists, Google News Lab this week announced new ways to empower them with AI technology and training.

Pinpoint, a tool designed specifically for journalists, is receiving an AI-powered upgrade. Reporters can now query documents to quickly grasp key points, saving valuable time during research. Additionally, Pinpoint can now automatically organize data from multiple documents into a single spreadsheet, eliminating tedious manual work.

To further support journalists exploring AI, Google News Initiative is:

  • Funding five new research projects focused on applying generative AI to combat misinformation, promote quality information, and address harmful content.
  • Offering new training materials on Google tools for small and medium-sized news publishers, covering both journalistic and business aspects.

Key takeaways:

  • Pinpoint, a journalists' research tool, gains AI features to summarize documents and organize data.
  • Google News Initiative funds research on AI for fighting misinformation and improving information quality.
  • New training materials help journalists and publishers leverage Google tools effectively.
  • Google continues its commitment to supporting journalists around the world.