Bodoni: AI tools for the news ecosystem
The AI-native platform to help journalists and news professionals to fight disinformation. We've built a system that guides users through data, news, and sources, using a semantic graph, intelligent filters, and verification tools, designed to evolve with the editorial team, maintaining a balance between technological complexity and journalistic accessibility.
Geckosoft , Luiss Data Lab , FIEG , Google.org
The current news landscape is deeply challenged by disinformation and AI-generated content that undermines the quality of information and, ultimately, democratic processes.
To address these issues, the Bodoni project—led by Geckosoft in collaboration with FIEG and LUISS Data Lab, and funded by Google.org—aims to rebuild trust in journalism by developing AI-driven tools to enhance news transparency and reliability. Key features include an interactive news graph, topic clustering, and an AI CoEditor that supports journalists in producing accurate and high-quality content.
A graph to Explore the news landscape
The Explore feature of Bodoni provides an interactive graph that maps the relationships between news articles, topics, and sources. This visual tool allows users to explore how stories connect, revealing patterns and unique angles by highlighting outliers and anomalies. Filters enable customization by source, time period, location, and other parameters, helping journalists discover emerging trends and diverse perspectives.
News feed
The News section clusters articles by topics, allowing for a structured comparison of coverage from various outlets. This organization helps journalists identify differing viewpoints, similarities, and contrasts in media narratives, enhancing their understanding and enabling a more comprehensive presentation of events.
CoEditor: the AI assistant built around trustworthyness
AI CoEditor assists journalists in writing by providing real-time suggestions, verifying information, and referencing reliable sources. It integrates a chatbot that answers current affairs questions using only verified facts, ensuring articles are accurate and helping reduce the spread of misinformation. This tool not only improves the writing process but also supports journalists in maintaining high standards of journalistic integrity.
