How NewsMaker uses NotebookLM to audit neutrality

The Polarization Trap Moldova is in a fragile geopolitical position. For an outlet dedicated to being "impartial and balanced," every adjective matters. A reporter might unconsciously use loaded language that alienates one side of the audience.

• Bias Blindness: It is hard to see your own bias when you are deep in a story.

• Fact Verification: Checking every claim against multiple sources to ensure "respect for different points of view" is time-consuming.

The Solution: NotebookLM as the "Neutrality Auditor" NewsMaker can use NotebookLM as an objective third party that checks stories against their own ethical code.

The Workflow:

• The Input: The editors upload the "NewsMaker Editorial Code" (PDF) and the draft of a sensitive political article into a Notebook.

• The Prompt: "Review this draft against our Editorial Code. 1. Identify any emotionally charged adjectives that violate our impartiality rules. 2. Are there any claims here that lack a counter-perspective?"

• The Check: NotebookLM flags: "The phrase 'disastrous failure' in paragraph 3 is subjective. Our code suggests stating the specific outcome (e.g., 'resulted in a 20% loss') instead."

The Outcome: Trust and Safety This reinforces their core mission of impartiality.

• Consistency: Ensures every reporter, junior or senior, adheres to the same high standard of balance.

• Protection: Helps prevent accusations of bias by scrubbing loaded language before publication.