Frequently Asked Questions

Our AI platform is designed to operate without human editorial influence. We ensure that it focuses solely on extracting and summarizing the core content of public meetings, including debates, decisions, and key actions, based on an objective analysis of the meeting transcripts. We also regularly review the system’s output to identify any potential biases and make improvements where necessary.

The Citizen’s Portal is funded through a combination of public grants, private donations, sponsors, and subscription-based revenue from users. We maintain full editorial independence, and no external funding source—including government entities, corporate sponsors, or other stakeholders—has any influence over the content or summaries produced by our platform.

Yes, we provide full access to the original source material, including meeting videos or transcripts. Our platform allows journalists and users to verify the AI-generated summaries and ensures transparency in how the summaries are derived.

The platform is designed to continuously improve based on feedback from users. We also employ a team of human reviewers who conduct spot-checks on the summaries generated by AI to ensure they are comprehensive and accurate. The AI system itself is regularly updated to refine its analysis based on these reviews.

Our AI is designed to capture not just the basic facts, but also the key nuances of discussions, such as varying perspectives and important contextual details. While summaries will condense lengthy debates, we strive to include all critical points. If a discussion is particularly complex, the summary will highlight the main arguments, decisions, and any follow-up actions. However, we recommend that users review the full meeting material for complete context.

The platform operates with a strict policy of editorial independence. Our algorithms are programmed to analyze content based on predefined criteria, and external influences—whether from government entities, corporations, or other interest groups—do not affect the summarization process. We also make our funding sources transparent to maintain trust with journalists and the public.

If new information comes to light after the meeting has been summarized, we will update the summary accordingly. Our platform allows for the dynamic updating of summaries to reflect any follow-up actions, changes in policy, or new developments related to the meeting in question.

While the AI is not programmed to make subjective judgments about conflicts of interest or ethical concerns, it can identify instances where conflicts or ethics-related topics are discussed. However, the responsibility for analyzing these matters and providing in-depth context falls to journalists, who can use the full meeting materials to conduct their own investigations.

The Citizen’s Portal is designed to be user-friendly and accessible. The summaries are written in clear, concise language, and the platform includes features like search and filtering tools to help users find the information they need quickly. We also offer tutorials and support for users who may be less familiar with the platform or the technology behind it.

Yes, our platform can be adapted to handle recordings from various levels of government and community groups. While we currently focus on city councils and legislative hearings, we are expanding our capabilities to include smaller local government meetings and other community initiatives, ensuring broad access to important local discussions.

We have multiple safeguards in place, including a transparent editorial process, regular human audits of AI-generated summaries, and the availability of original source materials for verification. Additionally, our AI platform is designed to flag and highlight any unusual or controversial topics for review, ensuring that journalists can easily identify areas that may require further investigation.