AI for Journalism

138 models ranked for journalism and news. Scored with bonuses for web search (fact-checking), large context (source analysis), large output (long-form articles), streaming, and reasoning.

How we rank: composite score (benchmark scores 90%, capabilities 5%, context window 5%) adjusted with use-case-specific capability bonuses.

#1 for Journalism

Claude Fable 5.1

Anthropic

138

Total Ranked

138

Web Search

138

128K+ Context

136

16K+ Output

Journalism AI - Ranked by Journalism Score

#	Model	Provider	Score	$/1M Out	Context
1	Claude Fable 5.1Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$50.00	1M
2	Claude Fable 5.1 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$25.00	1M
3	Claude Fable 5Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$50.00	1M
4	Claude Fable 5 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	96	$25.00	1M
5	Claude Opus 5Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
6	Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
7	Claude Opus 4.7Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$25.00	1M
8	Claude Opus 4.7 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$12.50	1M
9	Claude Opus 4.8 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	95	$12.50	1M
10	GPT-5.5 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	93	$180.00	1.1M
11	GPT-5.5 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$90.00	1.1M
12	GPT-5.5OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$30.00	1.1M
13	GPT-5.5 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	93	$15.00	1.1M
14	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview Custom ToolsGoogle	Google	92	$12.00	1.0M
15	Gemini 3.1 Pro PreviewGoogle	Google	92	$12.00	1.0M
16	Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (batch)Google	Google	92	$6.00	1.0M
17	GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	92	$180.00	1.1M
18	GPT-5.4 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$90.00	1.1M
19	GPT-5.4OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$15.00	1.1M
20	GPT-5.4 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	92	$7.50	1.1M
21	GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
22	GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
23	GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI	OpenAI	91	$168.00	400K
24	GPT-5.2 Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$84.00	400K
25	GPT-5.2OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$14.00	400K
26	GPT-5.2 (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	91	$7.00	400K
27	Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic	Anthropic	90	$25.00	1M
28	Claude Opus 4.6 (batch)Anthropic	Anthropic	90	$12.50	1M
29	GPT-5.6 Luna ProOpenAI	OpenAI	89	$1.20	1.1M
30	GPT-5.6 Luna Pro (batch)OpenAI	OpenAI	89	$0.60	1.1M

AI in Journalism

Fact-Checking & Verification

Web search models cross-reference claims against multiple sources in real-time. Reasoning models evaluate conflicting information and identify potential misinformation patterns.

Source Research & Background

Large context windows process entire court filings, financial reports, and government documents. Web search pulls current context to supplement stored knowledge.

Article Drafting

Large output models produce long-form investigative pieces, feature articles, and multi-part series. Streaming delivers real-time drafts for deadline-driven newsrooms.

Data Journalism

Models analyze datasets, spot trends, and generate data-driven story angles. JSON mode outputs structured findings that integrate with visualization tools and CMS platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use AI for research, fact-checking, and draft generation, but always verify facts independently. Disclose AI involvement in published work per your outlet standards. AI excels at data analysis, source discovery, and summarizing public records - tasks that support rather than replace journalistic judgment.

Web search discovers public records and connects information across sources. Reasoning identifies patterns in datasets (financial filings, court records). Large context processes lengthy documents. Vision analyzes photos and documents. Function calling queries public databases and APIs.

Streaming models draft breaking news updates quickly. Web search provides real-time information. Models summarize press conferences, earnings calls, and public statements. They can maintain a consistent house style across fast-turnaround content.

AI handles routine tasks (weather/sports reports, earnings summaries, meeting coverage) freeing journalists for investigative and analytical work. It accelerates research by 3-5x, drafts stories 10x faster, and helps smaller newsrooms cover more stories with limited staff.