AI Use Policy

JOURNOSNEWS.COM – AI Use Policy

Policy Update: December 2025 – Next review scheduled: June 2026

Introduction
At journosnews.com, we are committed to delivering accurate, high-quality, and trustworthy journalism. As part of modern newsroom practices, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reporting, research, writing, or imagery. This policy explains how AI is used, the role of our human editors, and our commitment to transparency, accuracy, and quality for all readers.

1. Human Editorial Oversight
All content published on journosnews.com is reviewed, edited, and approved by human editors. AI tools are strictly supportive—they do not replace human judgment, reporting, or final editorial decisions.

Key points:

• Editors verify all facts, sources, and contextual accuracy.

• Human editorial judgment decides what content is published.

• AI tools are never used to autonomously publish content.

2. How AI Tools Are Used

Text Assistance:
AI tools, such as ChatGPT or maybe like, may be used to:

• Research background information.

• Draft summaries, story outlines, or alternative phrasing.

• Provide suggestions for clarity, grammar, or style.

All AI-assisted text is carefully reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by human editors before publication.

Image Assistance:
AI tools, such as DALL·E and others may assist in generating illustrations, graphics, or concept visuals.
All AI-generated images are reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and editorial quality prior to publishing.

Other Uses:
AI may support workflow efficiency, style consistency, or basic data aggregation.
AI does not make editorial decisions or replace human journalists.

Prohibited Uses (Optional but Recommended):

• Fully automated article creation without human review.

• AI-generated content or imagery intended to mislead readers.

• Using AI to replace investigative reporting or editorial judgment.

3. Transparency and Reader Disclosure
We value transparency regarding AI use. Depending on the level of AI assistance:

• Minor assistance (e.g., research, idea generation) may not be labeled in the article.

• Significant AI contributions (e.g., text drafting or AI-generated images) are disclosed in the article footer.

Human editors review, verify, and make all final decisions about what is published. Editors are fully accountable for content accuracy and quality.

Suggested article footer for AI-assisted content:
“This article was drafted with the assistance of AI tools. Final content was reviewed and verified by human editors.”

4. Alignment with Industry Standards
Our AI practices are informed by the guidelines of major, reputable news organizations:

• AP – Generative AI guidance: Accuracy, fairness, and speed guide reporting. Mindful AI use can enhance journalism. Read AP’s AI policy

• Reuters – AI may assist in reporting, writing, and editing. Primary AI use is always disclosed. Read Reuters’ AI policy

• BBC / Forbes – AI summaries and style tools support journalists without replacing them. Read BBC / Forbes AI policy

• Trusting News – Guidance for transparent AI attribution in journalism. Read Trusting News AI policy

Optional Enhancements:

• OpenAI Usage Guidelines: AI tools like ChatGPT and others are used responsibly according to OpenAI policies.

• Local Journalism Ethics Boards: Reference regional journalism ethics boards for credibility.

• Continuous Monitoring: Periodic reviews of AI tool performance and editorial impact ensure quality, accuracy, and fairness.

5. Commitment to Quality
Using AI does not compromise our commitment to high-quality journalism. We ensure:

• All content is accurate, factual, and clearly written.

• Human editorial judgment is applied to all AI-assisted content.

• AI is used responsibly to support editors and journalists, not replace them.

• AI outputs are regularly monitored and reviewed for potential biases or errors.

6. Contact and Feedback
If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding AI-assisted content on journosnews.com, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We welcome reader input to maintain the highest standards of transparency, trust, and journalistic integrity.