Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy

01 Introduction

At Aevum News, we believe that technology should empower journalism, not replace it. As artificial intelligence capabilities evolve rapidly, we recognize both the potential benefits and the significant risks associated with AI in newsrooms.

This policy outlines our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accuracy, and human oversight in our use of AI technologies. It applies to all editorial content, data reporting, multimedia production, and user-facing services provided by Aevum News.

02 Core Principles

Our approach to AI is guided by four foundational principles:

• Human-in-the-Loop: AI systems never make final editorial decisions. All AI-assisted outputs require review, verification, and approval by qualified human journalists.
• Transparency: We disclose the use of AI where it materially affects content creation or delivery, ensuring readers understand the provenance of information.
• Accountability: Aevum News bears full responsibility for all published content. The use of AI does not diminish our accountability for accuracy, fairness, or ethical standards.
• Privacy & Security: We never use reader data to train AI models without explicit consent. Our AI systems adhere to strict data protection protocols.

03 Reporting & Writing

Aevum News maintains a strict policy regarding AI-generated text in our journalism:

• No AI-Authored Articles: No article, report, opinion piece, or news summary is authored wholly or primarily by AI. All editorial content is written by human journalists.
• Limited AI Assistance: AI tools may be used for administrative support, such as scheduling, transcription of interviews, or grammatical suggestions, provided the final text is crafted and verified by a human writer.
• Fact-Checking Enhancement: AI-powered tools may assist our fact-checking teams in cross-referencing data and identifying inconsistencies, but all factual claims are verified by human editors before publication.

04 Data & Analysis

AI plays a significant role in our data journalism, but with rigorous oversight:

• Pattern Recognition: AI algorithms may be deployed to identify trends, anomalies, or correlations in large datasets. These findings serve as leads for human investigation, not as conclusions.
• Methodology Disclosure: When AI-driven analysis informs a story, we disclose the methods, tools, and limitations used, allowing readers to assess the reliability of the findings.
• Human Verification: All statistical insights and predictive models are reviewed by our data editorial team to ensure accuracy, context, and absence of algorithmic bias.

05 Media & Imagery

We maintain clear standards for visual content created or processed with AI:

• Prohibition on AI-Generated News Imagery: AI-generated images are never used to represent real-world events, people, or locations in news reporting.
• Illustrative Use: AI-generated or AI-enhanced visuals may be used for abstract illustrations, graphics, or conceptual artwork, provided they are clearly labeled and do not mislead readers.
• Photo Editing: AI-based photo editing tools may be used for standard adjustments (cropping, color correction, noise reduction), but manipulations that alter the factual content of an image are strictly prohibited.

06 User-Facing Tools

We are committed to transparency when deploying AI-driven features for our readers:

• AI Summaries: If we offer AI-generated article summaries or key points, they will be clearly marked as "AI-Generated Summary" and readers can always access the full human-written article.
• Personalization: AI algorithms may be used to personalize content recommendations. Readers can opt out of personalized feeds in their account settings.
• Chatbots & Assistants: Any AI chatbot or virtual assistant provided by Aevum News will clearly identify itself as an AI and disclose its capabilities and limitations.

07 Ethics & Bias

We actively monitor and mitigate ethical risks associated with AI:

• Bias Audits: All AI systems used in editorial workflows undergo regular audits to detect and correct biases in language, representation, or decision-making.
• Diverse Training Data: Where applicable, we ensure AI models are trained on diverse, representative datasets to minimize stereotyping or exclusion.
• Whistleblower Protection: Staff members are encouraged to report concerns about AI usage without fear of retaliation. Our Ethics Committee reviews all such reports.

08 Transparency & Disclosure

Readers deserve to know how content is produced. Aevum News discloses AI usage through:

• Inline Labels: Articles or sections where AI played a significant role will include a disclosure note (e.g., "Data analysis assisted by AI tools").
• Metadata: Our structured data includes tags indicating the extent of AI assistance in content creation.
• Annual Report: We publish an annual Transparency Report detailing our AI usage, audits, and improvements.

09 Updates & Contact

This policy is reviewed regularly to reflect advancements in AI technology and evolving industry standards. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report a potential violation of this policy, please contact our Editorial Standards Team: