Tools and resources to help digital news thrive
The Google News Initiative works with publishers and journalists to fight misinformation, share resources and build a diverse and innovative news ecosystem.
Pinpoint
Product
Upload and analyze large numbers of documents with the power of Google Search, AI, and machine learning.
Hands-on Machine Learning
Course
This course teaches journalists how to use Machine Learning for their reporting. You will learn how to train a Machine Learning model to identify and classify images in vast datasets.
Keep visitors engaged
Course
Engage and retain visitors by using article recirculation, videos, and Core Web Vitals.
Start building your audience
Course
Understand and grow your audience with analytics, surveys, and tools.
Increase site traffic
Course
Use Search, newsletters, social sharing, and ads to attract more visits.
News Consumer Insights
Product
Get data-driven recommendations for your site
Introduction to Machine Learning
Course
With help from the London School of Economics and Political Science, VRT News and Texty our Journalism AI courses offer an insight on how journalists are using machine learning in their newsrooms.
Investigative Reporting
Course
From Google Public Data Explorer to Google Search, this intensive course will help journalists interpret a range of online sources to strengthen their efficiency and efficacy of in-depth research.
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Audience Insights Powered by AI
Case Study
"Operating a news site, but not being able to own the user data is is the biggest problem the Korean news industry is facing." -Seung-Il Kim, Digital Editor of Strategy, The Busan Ilbo
Bridging the Language Gap
Case Study
"One of the biggest challenges immigrants have is it's harder to get local news, especially in their language. So it's very important for us to be able to help this community." -Rocio Tirado, Chief Operating Officer, Jambalaya News
Keeping Drivers Safe with AI-powered Journalism
Case Study
The Boston Globe’s investigation into automotive records yields a Pulitzer Prize
Fighting Climate Change with Geo-Journalism
Case Study
Ripples Nigeria is an independent news platform committed to data-driven reporting on the environment. By offering a suite of geo-journalism tools, users—from scientists to community leaders—can share resources and take a more active role in the fight against climate change.
A Collaborative Effort To Fight Misinformation
Case Study
Indonesia’s media recognized the need to increase the capacity of fact-checking and verification ahead of the 2019 elections. With the support of Google News Initiative, CekFakta.com was born: a platform where Indonesian publishers, journalists, and fact-checkers work together to fight the spread of hoaxes.
An Experiment in Open Data and Civic Participation
Case Study
READr is an experimental news media project involving a few reporters, designers, and engineers based in Taipei. Together, they are exploring how to build trust in news through reader engagement and participation.
Creating safe spaces in Latin American media
Case Study
Chicas Poderosas works to coach and support women and LGBTQ+ journalists
Bringing Underreported Stories to Attention
Case Study
A women-founded network of journalists and news organizations across Mexico