POLITICO announces partnership with Capitol AI

Announcement from Executive Vice President & General Manager, Professional Business Rachel Loeffler:

Dear POLITICOs,

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news that marks a significant milestone for POLITICO! We are partnering with Capitol AI to revolutionize the way we deliver policy intelligence to POLITICO Pro subscribers — creating immense value and a user experience that is truly unmatched in the marketplace. This partnership not only elevates our reputation as the journalistic leader in the public policy sphere but draws upon POLITICO’s unique history of disruption and innovation, reinforcing our commitment to providing unparalleled news and insights for our professional readers and subscribers.

Why This Partnership Matters:

POLITICO Pro has long been recognized for its depth of reporting thanks to our incredible team of expert journalists who focus on policy and its implications and outcomes. By embracing Capitol AI’s cutting-edge technology, which was recognized in the prestigious Y Combinator Class of 2024 — an accolade that highlights the most promising and innovative startups — we are set to leapfrog the competition by leveraging our extensive library of reporting to deliver fast, unparalleled insights to subscribers. Capitol AI specializes in generative AI, bridging the gap between user expectations and the distinctive journalism POLITICO Pro offers.

How Will it Work?

Simply put, the new feature by Capitol AI will empower POLITICO Pro subscribers to create custom reports seamlessly by locating, organizing, and integrating our extensive library of political and policy reporting, intelligence, and analysis with just a click. We plan to debut it on the POLITICO Pro Platform it later this year. This is a great example of how we can use technology to increase and amplify the impact of the incredible work our journalists do every single day. As we embark on this journey, it’s essential to remember that we are not just adopting AI; we are leveraging it to empower our journalists and shine a light on our journalism in ways that meet the unmet needs of our subscribers.

A few important points:

1. Leading the Digital Transformation: POLITICO has been at the forefront of the digital transformation in media and is now poised to lead the next phase of digital transformation as well. Our commitment to harnessing the power of AI aligns with our goal of providing faster, smarter, and more enabling experiences for our readers.
2. Enhancing Public Affairs: Earlier this year, POLITICO Pro became an early adopter in the policy intelligence market to offer AI-powered legislative summaries at both federal and state levels, facilitating the critical work of our influential clients. We must continue to stay in the lead. 
3. Transformative Potential of Generative AI:  AI has the power to disrupt how the policy-making process functions, driving insights faster. Generative AI will significantly enhance information discovery and aggregation, allowing our journalists to focus on the most critical aspect of covering their beats. 
4. Empowering Our Pro Subscribers: This partnership aims to amplify our journalism. Capitol AI will power a distinct experience within the Pro platform where users can generate custom reports on any policy topic, using POLITICO’s archive of unmatched political and policy reporting as its library. This transforms what once took our subscribers hours or even days to complete, into mere seconds. At a time when AI applications are proliferating rapidly, using Capitol AI’s technology within the Pro subscriber experience protects the value of a Pro subscription and the integrity of our content.
5. Unlocking New Opportunities: By integrating Capitol AI’s technology, POLITICO Pro will unlock transformative capabilities for our customers, ensuring we meet the unmet needs of our subscribers and stay ahead of the competition.

I encourage all of us to celebrate and embrace this moment. Partnerships such as this one are win for everyone: For our journalism, for our business, and of course for our subscribers.
Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to POLITICO Pro and its users.