JournoTECH, a media-tech innovation company based in the UK and Nigeria, dedicated to equipping journalists with cutting-edge technology, has officially launched NewsAssist AI — a cloud-based AI tool designed to simplify and speed up the content production process for journalists and newsrooms.
NewsAssist AI empowers users with a suite of powerful features, including instant transcription of audio and video files, automated content extraction from PDFs, AI-assisted story writing, article editing, and one-paragraph summarisation — all accessible online and completely free, with no sign-in required.
In addition to its newsroom applications, NewsAssist AI is also ideal for content creators, podcasters, legal and security professionals, researchers, and anyone working with audio, text, or written communication.
The platform offers a built-in editing function that acts as a second eye — spotting and correcting errors in long or short-form content using just a single prompt, all while maintaining the original context and tone of the articles.
“NewsAssist AI is designed in a way that it uses user content to produce their feedback and fine-tune their work instead of hallucinating,” said Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, who doubles as the developer and the founder.
“It is timely because media funding is being cut and organisations are letting good staff go due to a lack of funding. But with NewsAssist AI, it will reduce the burden on journalists in less-resourced areas to quickly transcribe, have their stories checked to spot and correct errors, analyse documents, summarise stories, and generate or suggest the best SEO headlines — especially useful for print journalists.”
According to Kevin-Alerechi: “We built NewsAssist AI to solve everyday pain points journalists and creators face. “From tight deadlines to information overload, we wanted to provide a fast, accessible tool that makes news and content creation smarter and more efficient, especially for professionals in under-resourced environments.”
Currently, NewsAssist AI is free for everyone, but it will be priced in the future.
Whether you’re a reporter on the go, a content strategist refining blog posts, or a student polishing an academic transcript, NewsAssist AI is designed to make your workflow seamless.
The tool requires no installation, offers instant access via a web browser, is good for both mobile and laptop users, and supports both storytelling and technical accuracy.
It currently supports 16 languages — 8 African and 8 Western languages — including Arabic, Nigerian Pidgin, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and others. More languages will be added in future updates to serve a broader global audience.
This launch is part of JournoTECH’s broader mission to bridge the gap between journalism and technology in Africa, the UK, and beyond. By offering open, AI-powered solutions, the company aims to democratize access to smart content tools and raise the quality and speed of public-interest communication.
NewsAssist AI is now live and available at https://newsassist.journotech.org
About JournoTECH
JournoTECH is a journalism-technology startup committed to training, equipping, and empowering journalists and content creators with innovative tools to enhance storytelling, research, and productivity. The company develops accessible AI solutions that support data-driven reporting and amplify creative output across the globe.
JournoTECH is the tech department of The Colonist Report UK and The Colonist Report Africa, independent investigative media organizations whose primary focus is on environmental, climate, and energy-related stories in Africa and other developing nations. The outlets are registered as The Colonist Africa Ltd. in Nigeria and The Colonist International Ltd. in the UK.
For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or product demos, please contact:
Signed by Media Contact:
Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi
Founder, JournoTECH
Email: info@journotech.org
Website: https://newsassist.journotech.org
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