Local news is essential to democracy.
The decline of local journalism has left communities without the reporting they need. Areas without local news see reduced civic participation and increased corruption. Without access to local information, people turn to divisive national content — making it harder to address the issues that matter most.
We're building the technology to change that.
NanoPress
An AI-powered local information platform that monitors sources, processes content, and publishes articles with minimal human intervention.
Monitor
Continuously scans government meetings, public records, local websites, and community feeds to discover newsworthy content.
Process
AI agents transcribe, summarize, and fact-check source material — turning raw information into structured, verified reporting.
Publish
Articles are reviewed by an AI newsroom and published autonomously, giving every town access to timely, accurate local coverage.
Live Sites
NanoPress powers local information sites that serve their communities every day.
Who We Are
Nano Media is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit working to foster an informed and engaged citizenry by revitalizing local news in sustainable ways.
Winston Chen
Co-Founder & Chair
Founded Voice Dream software. Worked at MIT Media Lab. Northwestern MBA.
David Trilling
Co-Founder
Former Economist correspondent. Columbia journalism fellow.
Andrew Heyward
Advisor
Former CBS News president. Teaches at Arizona State's Cronkite School.
In the Press
Featured in the Boston Globe, Washington Post, and CBS News Boston.