As a career mentor who has worked with AI content tools for over 5 years, I’ve tested dozens of platforms for journalism, content writing, and career coaching.
I don’t just list features — I test them. In this blog, I used the same news prompt across 5 AI tools, compared the results, and shared my first-hand experience so you know exactly what works.

The best tool for drafting news articles quickly is Google Gemini.

Jasper AI is best for feature-style journalism.

For polishing readability, use Wordtune.

For final grammar & tone, use GrammarlyGO.

For data-driven reports, choose Narrative Science (Quill).

Here is how I reached this conclusion

The Evergreen Prompt

To keep the test fair, I gave each tool this same task: “Write a short news article about the importance of renewable energy in 2025.”

Can Gemini Write News Articles?

Sample Output (Excerpt)

“In 2025, renewable energy has become the fastest-growing source of electricity worldwide, driven by climate concerns and falling costs. Governments are accelerating investment in solar and wind, while experts say clean energy jobs are rising sharply.”

Strengths

• Structured like news (headline, intro, body).
• Fast → less than 15 seconds.
• Customizable → can be adjusted to AP style, shorter word count, etc.
• Amazing Infographics provided by Gemini

Weaknesses

• Invented quotes (must fact-check).
• Generic data unless prompted with sources.

Verdict: Best for quick, publish-ready drafts. Pro-tip:- Mix it with ChatGPT to get amazing results.

Is Jasper AI Good for Journalists?

Sample Output (Excerpt)

“Renewable energy is no longer optional — it’s a global priority. In 2025, wind farms and solar parks are powering millions of homes, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and creating a wave of green jobs.”

Strengths

• Polished, SEO-friendly writing.
• Templates for features & blogs.

Weaknesses

• Reads more like a feature story, not breaking news.
• Higher cost compared to others.

Verdict: Fantastic for feature writing, less for hard news.

Can Wordtune Improve AI Drafts?

Sample Edit Example

• Before: “Renewable energy is a growing trend with governments investing in it.”
• After: “Governments worldwide are pouring billions into renewable energy in 2025, making it one of the fastest-expanding industries.”

Strengths

• Sharpens clarity.
• Improves readability for human readers.

Weaknesses

• Needs a draft first (not a generator).

Verdict: Excellent editor. Use it after drafting in ChatGPT.

Does GrammarlyGO Work for News Writing?

Sample Edit Example

• Before: “Experts say renewable energy will be vital.”
• After (GrammarlyGO): “Industry experts emphasize that renewable energy is vital for global stability, calling it the cornerstone of sustainable growth in 2025.”

Strengths

• Perfect grammar & tone.
• Trustworthy editor (no hallucinations).

Weaknesses

• Not creative.
• Premium plan required for advanced features.

Verdict: Best final polish step.

Is Narrative Science (Quill) Useful for Journalists?

Sample Output (Excerpt)

“Global renewable energy capacity reached 4,000 GW in 2025, up 15% from 2024, according to International Energy Agency data. Solar accounted for 60% of the growth, while wind contributed 25%.”

Strengths

• Brilliant with numbers.
• Accurate, concise summaries.

Weaknesses

• Feels robotic, lacks human storytelling.
• Needs structured data input.

Verdict: Best for financial/sports/data reporting.

Quick Comparison Table

Tool	Best Use	Strengths	Weaknesses	Verdict
Google Gemini	Drafting news	Structured, fast, flexible, Infographics	Needs fact-check	Best first draft
Jasper AI	Feature journalism	Polished, SEO-friendly	Expensive, not “news-y”	For features
Wordtune	Editing clarity	Improves readability	Needs draft	Best polishing tool
GrammarlyGO	Final editing	Grammar, tone accuracy	Not creative	Final step tool
Quill (Narrative)	Data reporting	Great with numbers	Robotic, flat tone	Best for data news

My Final Recommendation

No single tool replaces a journalist. But the winning workflow is:

1. Draft in Google Gemini
2. Polish with Wordtune
3. Refine with GrammarlyGO
4. Use Quill for data-heavy stories
5. Optional: Use Jasper AI for blogs/features

Bottom line: AI won’t replace journalists. But journalists who use AI will replace those who don’t.

FAQ Section

Q1. Can AI replace journalists in 2025?

No. AI can draft, polish, and speed up reporting — but humans are needed for fact-checking, ethics, and context.

Q2. Which AI tool is best for fast news writing?

Google Gemini is best for quick drafts. Use Wordtune + GrammarlyGO to refine.

Q3. Is it ethical to use AI in journalism?

Yes, if disclosed transparently and fact-checked. Most newsrooms now allow AI as a tool, not as the author.

Q4. Are AI writing tools free?

Some like ChatGPT free tier and Wordtune basic are free. Jasper and Quill are paid. Grammarly has both free and premium plans.

Q5. What jobs in journalism will AI impact the most?

• Data-heavy reporting (finance, sports).
• Quick rewrites of press releases.
• SEO content and headlines.

But investigative journalism and deep reporting remain human-only.