How Moral Pulse Works
AI-generated analysis of public discourse data
This website presents algorithmic analysis of publicly available discourse data. All gap scores, rankings, and claims are generated by AI systems analyzing media coverage patterns. The content is not investigative journalism and has not been verified by human editors. Factual claims should be independently verified before citation. This is an analytical tool for identifying leverage opportunities, not a definitive source of truth about any individual or organization.
Data Source: GDELT GKG
Moral Pulse analyzes data from the GDELT Global Database of Events, Language, and Tone (GKG), which monitors global media coverage in real-time. The database captures mentions of entities, topics, and sentiment from news sources worldwide.
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Large language models process the discourse data to identify patterns in how powerful entities are discussed across issues. This includes measuring mention frequency, extracting accountability signals, and calculating gap scores.
Gap Score Formula
The opportunity gap combines power (measured by discourse prominence and influence over issues) with action scores (derived from accountability density metrics). High gap indicates high leverage opportunity.
Limitations & Caveats
- •Correlation, not causation: High mention volume doesn't prove hypocrisy—it may reflect complex policy constraints.
- •Data lag: Discourse data reflects media coverage, which may lag behind actual policy implementation.
- •Coverage gaps: GDELT may under-represent non-English media and independent journalism sources.
- •AI interpretation: Algorithmic analysis may miss nuance that human investigators would catch.
- •Static profiles: Actor profiles are not updated in real-time; data reflects a specific analytical snapshot.
About Actor Profiles
Individual actor profiles combine algorithmic analysis of discourse patterns with structured data about incentives and documented actions. "Documented actions" refers to reported behavior in media coverage, not verified legal findings. Source links are provided where available for independent verification.
Corrections
If you believe a factual claim is inaccurate or misrepresents the source material, please contact us with specific correction requests. We aim to maintain accuracy within the constraints of algorithmic analysis.