What Is This Tool?
The Ethics Simulator presents realistic scenarios where AI intersects with journalism ethics. Each scenario challenges you to make editorial decisions, weigh competing values, and defend your reasoning — just like you would in a real newsroom.
There are no trick answers. The goal is to develop your ethical reasoning about AI, not to pass a test.
Scenarios
Choose a scenario to explore.
Deepfake Verification
A viral video appears to show a public official making controversial statements. Your editor wants you to run it immediately. How do you verify its authenticity before publishing?
AI-Generated Article
A competitor publishes a breaking news article that appears to be entirely AI-generated, with several factual errors. Your newsroom is under pressure to match their speed. What do you do?
Algorithmic Bias
You are using AI to analyze crime data for an investigative piece. You notice the AI model consistently flags certain neighborhoods. How do you handle potential bias in your reporting?
Interactive Simulator Coming Soon
The full interactive ethics simulator is under development. Each scenario will feature branching decisions, expert commentary, and a personalized ethics report.
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