How the Power Accountability Matrix Works
The Power Accountability Matrix measures whether powerful entities — politicians, corporations, government bodies — receive media scrutiny proportional to their influence. Our AI identifies articles containing accountability indicators like corruption allegations, policy criticism, and legal issues, then compares this ratio against total coverage.
Accountability Score
Each entity receives a score measuring how much scrutiny they face relative to their media presence. High coverage but low accountability suggests favorable treatment — the entity gets press without being questioned.
Cross-Source Comparison
Different outlets hold different entities accountable. One source may aggressively question the ruling party while giving the opposition a pass, and vice versa. This tool reveals those patterns across 50+ Indian news sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Power Accountability Matrix?
It measures how much scrutiny powerful entities receive relative to their influence. We track accountability indicators like corruption coverage, public safety issues, and government criticism to see who gets questioned vs. who gets a free pass.
Why do some politicians avoid media scrutiny?
Media scrutiny varies based on political alignment of outlets, advertising relationships, ownership patterns, and access journalism. Our matrix reveals these patterns by comparing coverage across sources - showing who's held accountable and who isn't.
How do you calculate the accountability score?
We identify articles containing accountability indicators (corruption allegations, policy criticism, legal issues) and measure their ratio against total coverage. High coverage but low accountability suggests favorable treatment.