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See a news story from more than one angle
Get a balanced overview of a news story: the agreed facts, how different outlets frame it and the questions still unanswered.
When to use it
When a story is everywhere and you want the full picture
Step by step
Name the story
Note the headline or topic and roughly when it broke.
Ask for a balanced overview
Use an assistant with web search on and paste this prompt.
Prompt to copyGive me a balanced overview of this news story: [story or headline], from around [date]. Search a range of reputable outlets with different viewpoints. Structure it as: 1) the facts most sources agree on, 2) how [3] different outlets frame it, with a short quote and link for each, 3) the strongest argument from each main side, 4) what is still unknown or disputed, 5) primary sources I can read myself (official statements, documents, data). Keep your own opinion out of it.Read at least one primary source
Open the official statement, report or data the AI points to. It's the best way to check the summary hasn't drifted from the facts.
What you get
Agreed facts: the rail strike is planned for 3 days from 12 Dec. Framing: Outlet A leads on passenger disruption; Outlet B on pay offers; Outlet C on safety staffing. Unknown: whether talks resume this week. Primary sources: union statement (link), operator timetable notice (link).
Tips
- News moves fast. Ask the assistant to give the date of each source so you can see if anything is out of date.