THE LAB
Every prototype here started as a question. What if journalists could automate their beat monitoring? Can a large language model extract trends from hundreds of predictions about journalism's future? How could chatbot surveys unlock new, dynamic ways of engaging with and meeting audience needs?
We build these to test ideas — and share them so others can explore.
Want to build off what we’ve done or learn more about how something was made? Get in touch.
News Digest Designer
Build your own AI-powered news monitoring system. A guided lesson that walks you through creating a personalized news digest delivered to your inbox — using AI and automation, no coding required.
JESS: Journalist Expert Safety Support
AI-powered safety planning tool that helps journalists and editors identify risks and prepare for assignments, built on vetted guidance from leading news organizations and press freedom NGOs. Led by the Journalism Protection Initiative and ACOS Alliance.
Newsroom AI Survey
A conversational AI survey that adapts to your answers. We're studying how journalists are actually using AI — and publishing what we find.
Nieman Predictions Explorer
Search and explore three years of Nieman Lab predictions about journalism's future using AI. Ask questions, find themes, see what the industry has been saying — and what it's been missing.
Many of our tools are open source. See our GitHub for code and documentation. If you’re a developer who wants to help us take more of them open-source, reach out.