5. AI in Investigative Journalism: Potential and Challenges
While AI excels in structured content generation, its role in investigative journalism remains limited. Investigative reporting requires deep contextual analysis, critical thinking, and human intuition—elements that AI struggles to replicate. However, AI can assist investigative journalists by:
- Analyzing vast datasets to detect fraud, corruption, or hidden patterns.
- Automating transcription and translation of interviews.
- Enhancing fact-checking with AI-driven verification tools.
Despite these advantages, AI cannot replace human intuition in investigative work. The need for ethical oversight and editorial judgment makes AI more of a supplementary tool rather than a standalone solution in investigative journalism.
