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New York Times Tackles Epstein Files with AI Assistance

2/14/2026

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The New York Times is conducting a reporting project on the Jeffrey Epstein files, including three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos.
About two dozen journalists are examining only 2–3 percent of the material, which remains largely uncorroborated and fragmented.
The team is exploring artificial intelligence tools to assist the investigation.
An online discussion with key journalists showed they are prepared for the task, unlike their initial December reaction.

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Story summary

The New York Times is conducting a reporting project on the Jeffrey Epstein files, including three million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos.
About two dozen journalists are examining only 2–3 percent of the material, which remains largely uncorroborated and fragmented.
The team is exploring artificial intelligence tools to assist the investigation.
An online discussion with key journalists showed they are prepared for the task, unlike their initial December reaction.