At Media Party Buenos Aires 2025, Google’s Megan H. Chan introduced Pinpoint, a free AI-powered research tool built to help journalists organize and analyze massive document collections of up to 200,000 files. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of key features tailored for investigative work. Its core search engine allows reporters to search through thousands of documents at scale, even across handwritten notes or archival photos.
To streamline complex newsroom workflows, Pinpoint automatically transcribes audio and video files into searchable text and converts messy tables into sortable Google Sheets. Designed for team investigations, it allows reporters to collaborate with ease on shared collections. Furthermore, its integrated generative AI tools enable journalists to query documents in multiple languages, generate automated timelines, and transform unstructured text into clean datasets.
Chan highlighted Pinpoint’s real-world impact through case studies from global outlets like Rappler, Rolling Stone, and the Tampa Bay Times, which used it for a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigation. From analyzing fast document leaks to managing podcast production, Pinpoint empowers newsrooms worldwide.
Don’t miss the full presentation! Watch Megan H. Chan’s Keynote at Media Party Buenos Aires 2025.
Speaker Profile
Megan H. Chan
News Ecosystem Lead, Google
