An AI-powered media literacy tool that helps users analyze news articles for framing, charged language, source selection, and missing perspectives.
An AI-powered media literacy tool that helps users analyze news articles for framing, charged language, source selection, and missing perspectives.
The Problem.
The Problem.
News articles can shape how people understand an issue through language, framing, source selection, and what details are emphasized or left out. Most readers do not have time to slow down and analyze every article critically.
News articles can shape how people understand an issue through language, framing, source selection, and what details are emphasized or left out. Most readers do not have time to slow down and analyze every article critically.
The CivicLens Approach.
The CivicLens Approach.
CivicLens analyzes:
- Charged or emotional language
- Framing and emphasis
- Source selection
- Missing perspectives
- Headline and article alignment
- Alternative ways the story could be viewed
CivicLens analyzes:
- Charged or emotional language
- Framing and emphasis
- Source selection
- Missing perspectives
- Headline and article alignment
- Alternative ways the story could be viewed
The Impact.
The Impact.
CivicLens supports students, educators, and everyday readers by making critical news analysis more accessible. The goal is not to replace human judgment, but to strengthen it.
CivicLens supports students, educators, and everyday readers by making critical news analysis more accessible. The goal is not to replace human judgment, but to strengthen it.
Recognition.
Recognition.
Selected as one of three international student teams to present at ISTELive 26
School Winner & District Finalist, FCPS Student AI Innovation Challenge
Pitched a live demo to industry experts from Amazon, Playlab, OpenAI, and the VA Department of Education for Fairfax AI Innovation Night.
Selected as one of three international student teams to present at ISTELive 26
School Winner & District Finalist, FCPS Student AI Innovation Challenge
Pitched a live demo to industry experts from Amazon, Playlab, OpenAI, and the VA Department of Education for Fairfax AI Innovation Night.
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Interested in piloting CivicLens with students, educators, or news readers?
Interested in piloting CivicLens with students, educators, or news readers?