News Media Bias Plus Project
Our Mission
The News Media Bias Plus Project leads the way in responsible AI research, advancing understanding of media bias and disinformation through artificial intelligence. We focus on the critical intersection of AI safety and media integrity, aiming to foster a more balanced and transparent information ecosystem.
Our key focus areas include:
- Bias Detection: Identifying and mitigating biases in AI systems and media content.
- Disinformation Challenges: Tackling misinformation and its societal impacts.
- Ethical AI: Promoting responsible AI use in media and journalism.
Our Framework
Leveraging cutting-edge AI techniques, we analyze diverse media formats—news articles, documents, and images—to detect, categorize, and mitigate media bias. Our comprehensive system evaluates:
- Topic Coverage & Framing: How outlets prioritize and present topics.
- Ideological Leanings & Sentiment: Underlying political tones and biases.
- Language Patterns & Tone: Stylistic features shaping perception.
- Source Credibility & Transparency: Trustworthiness and openness of sources.
Key Features
- Bias Analysis: Cross-source comparative analyses highlighting bias differences.
- AI Safety Metrics: Monitoring AI’s role in content creation and bias detection.
- Disinformation Alerts: Identifying AI-generated disinformation like deepfakes and fake news.
- Interactive Visualizations: Tools to explore media bias trends and AI’s impact on journalism.
Why It Matters
In an era of growing AI influence on media, understanding AI's role in bias and disinformation is essential for:
- Promoting Media Literacy: Empowering critical evaluation of news.
- Ensuring Responsible AI Development: Advocating ethical AI use in journalism.
- Building Trust: Enhancing transparency and accountability in media and AI systems.
Dataset Access
Explore all our datasets, models, and resources on the dedicated Datasets page.
For quick access, visit the NewsMediaBias-Plus collection on Hugging Face.
Get Involved & Contact Us
We welcome researchers, developers, and the public to join us in combating media bias and disinformation. Support our work by:
- Collaborating on research and development.
- Requesting Data Access or providing feedback through the form below.
Contact Information
Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus
108 College St., Suite W1140
Toronto, ON M5G 0C6