AI use hits a record at the Pulitzer Prizes

Reporters at major outlets like the Wall Street Journal and the Associated Press used AI for their work. They mostly used these tools to search through massive piles of documents. This helped them find important information much faster than manual review.

Five of the winning projects were among those that disclosed using the technology. The administrators of the Pulitzer Prizes allow AI for data processing. They track these disclosures to stay informed about how newsrooms are changing.

Despite this progress, the rules remain strict for creative work. Officials clearly stated that AI cannot be used to write or edit the actual stories. Human reporting remains the core requirement for every entry.