How It Works

Welcome, reader!

If you're looking for a news source that save you time and gives you the full story, you're in the right place.

Pano is a news aggregator that compares how different sources cover the same story. We pull in coverage and perspectives from across the political spectrum, letting you decide for yourself on today's biggest issues.

Here's how we do things.

1. Categorizing the Media Landscape

Bias in the media isn't new—and it's not necessarily a problem. The key is knowing where that bias lies and how it shapes the story you're reading. To help you do that, we've charted every major news outlet across both a bias (i.e. left, right, center) and reliability scale.

We derive these ratings using publicly available data from trusted media watchdogs like Ad Fontes and Media Bias/Fact Check.

2. Finding & Grouping Related Articles

Unlike most publications, Pano doesn't have a team of reporters in the field. Instead, we've built technology that finds and groups related news articles from our many sources.

This approach doesn't just save you time—it helps you see the bigger picture by surfacing multiple, often opposing, viewpoints on the same story. The result: a clearer, more balanced understanding of what's happening now.

3. Generating News Stories with AI

If the phrase "with AI" leaves a bad taste in your mouth, we get it. There are plenty of examples showing how ChatGPT, Claude, and others have gone awry. And if you're already skeptical of human-generated news, why on Earth should you trust news from an AI?

It's understandable to be cautious, but AI isn't meant to replace human judgment—it's a tool to enhance it. In our case, we use AI to triangulate facts across multiple sources and separate objective reporting from subjective spin. This lets us highlight the core facts of a story while clearly surfacing the key partisan arguments from the left and right—so you get a fuller, more transparent view of what's actually happening.

For a deeper dive on this topic, check out News is Broken. Can AI Fix It? by Pano founder Sam Laber.

Pano News is 100% Independent

A lot of publications say this, but we believe actions speak louder than words.

  • We don't run ads.

  • We don't sell your data.

  • We don't partner with partisan interest groups.

Instead, we're funded entirely by our readers through subscriptions and donations. To us, the best way to stay accountable is by maintaining a direct, unfiltered relationship with you.

Currently in Beta Mode

We're constantly working to make Pano better, and your feedback is a huge part of that. If something feels off, if you have ideas for improvements, or if there's a feature you'd love to see, let us know!

We're super accessible and always up for a conversation. Shoot us a message—team@pano.news—or share your thoughts via our brief, contact form.

Here's to a brighter future 🥂,

-Team Pano