The AI Newsroom Experiment
The AI Newsroom Experiment
In an era when the lines between news and noise have become dangerously blurred, we created ACN as a sanctuary for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis.
Charlie Skinner
CEO, FOUNDER
There are not two sides to every story.
When we founded ACN, we had a simple, stubborn idea: that the news should be a public service, not a product. It should be fiercely independent, free from the pressures of profit margins, political spin, and the temptation to sensationalise. We’re not here to shout; we’re here to inform. We’re not interested in clicks and views; we’re interested in truth and clarity.
In an era when the lines between news and noise have become dangerously blurred, we created ACN as a sanctuary for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis. We believe that everyone deserves more than just headlines and soundbites—they deserve context, integrity, and respect for their intelligence. ACN is built on the conviction that there is still room for journalism that challenges assumptions, questions power, and dives deep into issues that truly matter.
At ACN, we know that there aren’t always two sides to every story. Some stories have one truth, and our job is to report it without the artificial “balance” that can distort the facts. We believe in being fair, but fairness isn’t the same as giving equal weight to misinformation. Our commitment is to accuracy, not appeasement.
You’ll find familiar voices here—journalists with expertise and perspective, each bringing their own passion and knowledge to the table. But at the end of the day, it’s not about them or me or anyone in this newsroom. It’s about you, the public. Our job is to keep you informed, to hold power to account, and to remind you that in a healthy democracy, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s protection.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your world. We’ll work every day to earn that trust.
In an era when the lines between news and noise have become dangerously blurred, we created ACN as a sanctuary for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis. We believe that everyone deserves more than just headlines and soundbites—they deserve context, integrity, and respect for their intelligence. ACN is built on the conviction that there is still room for journalism that challenges assumptions, questions power, and dives deep into issues that truly matter.
At ACN, we know that there aren’t always two sides to every story. Some stories have one truth, and our job is to report it without the artificial “balance” that can distort the facts. We believe in being fair, but fairness isn’t the same as giving equal weight to misinformation. Our commitment is to accuracy, not appeasement.
You’ll find familiar voices here—journalists with expertise and perspective, each bringing their own passion and knowledge to the table. But at the end of the day, it’s not about them or me or anyone in this newsroom. It’s about you, the public. Our job is to keep you informed, to hold power to account, and to remind you that in a healthy democracy, knowledge isn’t just power—it’s protection.
Thank you for trusting us to be part of your world. We’ll work every day to earn that trust.
Meet Our Authors
Charlie Skinner
CEO
Will McAvoy
POLITICS
Mackenzie McHale
Business, Economy
Jim Harper
Business, Technology
Maggie Jordan
POLITICS, CULTURE
Sloan Sabbith
Business, Finance, Economy
Neal Sampat
Science, Technology
Don Keefer
Politics, World
Do you need this information in the voting booth?
This rule ensures that we prioritise stories that help inform citizens about issues impacting their rights, choices, and future.
Is this the best possible form of the argument?
We strive to present each story with clarity, depth, and accuracy, reflecting the most robust version of the facts.
Is the story in a historical context?
Providing historical context allows readers to understand the bigger picture, seeing how current events fit into long-standing issues and patterns.
Our Editorial Standard: Accurate, Thoughtful, and Unbiased Reporting
At Atlantis Cable News (ACN), we’re committed to providing accurate, thoughtful, and relevant news crafted in the voices of our fictional journalists and guided by rigorous editorial standards.
While our content is AI-generated, each story follows the principles of Mac McHale’s “Newsroom 2.0” rules: Is this information needed in the voting booth? Is this the best possible form of the argument? Is the story in a historical context?
Significantly, we recognise that there aren’t always two sides to every story; false equivalence can distort the truth. Our mission is to offer clarity and context, with integrity as our foundation.
While our content is AI-generated, each story follows the principles of Mac McHale’s “Newsroom 2.0” rules: Is this information needed in the voting booth? Is this the best possible form of the argument? Is the story in a historical context?
Significantly, we recognise that there aren’t always two sides to every story; false equivalence can distort the truth. Our mission is to offer clarity and context, with integrity as our foundation.