Evaluating the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Investigative Journalism in Digital Newsrooms

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Purpose and Scope 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Traditional Investigative Journalism 2.2 The Role of Artificial Intelligence 2.3 Previous Studies and Findings 2.4 AI Tools in Digital Newsrooms 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Sampling Strategy 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Theoretical Framework 4.1 Journalism Theories 4.2 Technological Impact Models 4.3 Integration of AI in Journalism 5. AI Technologies in Newsrooms 5.1 Natural Language Processing 5.2 Data Mining Techniques 5.3 Automated Journalism Tools 5.4 Case Studies 6. Benefits and Challenges 6.1 Advantages to Investigative Journalism 6.2 Ethical Considerations and Risks 6.3 Skillset and Training Requirements 7. Evidence from Case Studies 7.1 Successful Implementations 7.2 Challenges Faced by Journalists 7.3 Lessons Learned 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Journalists 8.3 Future Research Directions 8.4 Final Remarks