Ask the Record is a specialized AI research tool that provides conversational access to millions of pages of declassified US government documents. Designed for journalists, historians, and independent researchers, the platform bridges the gap between massive document dumps and actionable discovery. By indexing official FOIA releases, Congressional reports, and agency archives from organizations like the CIA, FBI, and ODNI, it allows users to ask complex questions and receive answers grounded strictly in the official record.
One of the platform's core strengths is its commitment to transparency and accuracy. Every answer generated by the AI is accompanied by specific footnotes and direct links to the original PDF page where the information was found. This 'discovery over conspiracy' approach ensures that users can verify every claim against the primary source. The current database includes high-interest collections such as the May 2026 UAP releases, the complete MKUltra records detailing covert human experimentation, and the FBI's COINTELPRO files.
Ask the Record is built for speed and depth. When new declassifications are published, the system typically indexes them within hours, keeping researchers at the forefront of new information. For casual users, the tool offers a free tier with a limited number of questions. For power users, the Pro version unlocks 'Deep Research' capabilities for multi-step archive investigations, unlimited queries, and the ability to export findings and citations as PDF documents. Future updates include the massive release of over 5 million pages related to the JFK assassination, further cementing the platform as the premier tool for navigating the declassified record.
