Information Gathering
Collect, verify, and organize sources for editorial coverage.
| Source | Status | Priority | Credibility | Category | Added | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Summit Press Release Official Statement | Verified | High | EnvironmentPolitics | 2h ago | ||
| Dr. Yuki Tanaka — AI Ethics Report Expert Analysis | Verified | High | TechnologyEthics | 4h ago | ||
| Anonymous Whistleblower #447 Confidential Source | Pending | High | Investigation | 5h ago | ||
| Market Data — Q4 Financials Data & Reports | Verified | Medium | BusinessFinance | 6h ago | ||
| Eyewitness Account — Jakarta Protest Witness Account | Flagged | Medium | WorldSocial | 8h ago | ||
| Space Agency Press Kit — Exoplanet Discovery Official Statement | Verified | High | ScienceSpace | 10h ago | ||
| Social Media Trend Analysis — #ClimateNow Social Media | Review | Low | SocialTrends | 12h ago | ||
| Dr. Amara Osei — Public Health Briefing Expert Analysis | Draft | Medium | Health | 1d ago |
- Identify primary source(s) for key claims
- Cross-reference with at least 2 independent outlets
- Verify source credentials and background
- Check for conflicts of interest or bias indicators
- Obtain on-record confirmation or attributed statement
- Legal review completed for confidential sources
- Editor sign-off for publication readiness
Climate Summit PR added and verified
Official release cross-referenced with 3 independent agencies.
Dr. Tanaka's report uploaded to evidence locker
PDF with methodology appendix stored. Expert credentials confirmed.
Anonymous source #447 flagged for corroboration
Preliminary interview completed. Documents submitted but not yet independently verified.
Jakarta eyewitness account flagged — inconsistency detected
Timeline of events differs from CCTV footage by 30 minutes. Awaiting follow-up.
Space Agency exoplanet data set archived
Full dataset with peer review citations stored. Ready for deep-dive analysis.
Social media trend analysis generated
AI-assisted analysis of #ClimateNow — 140K mentions in last 24h. Sentiment: 72% positive.
Aevum News Information Gathering Protocol ensures all editorial content meets our standard of accuracy, fairness, and transparency. Every piece of information must pass through our multi-layer verification process before being used in published content.
Core Principles
- 1. All claims require at least two independent verifiable sources
- 2. Primary sources are prioritized over secondary reporting
- 3. Anonymous sources require legal and editorial dual-approval
- 4. Digital evidence must be authenticated through our forensics pipeline
- 5. Context must accompany every data point or statistic cited
Based on current source analysis, our AI assistant identifies three key editorial opportunities from today's information gathering:
- Climate Summit Coverage: Strong primary source material available. Press release corroborated by UN environmental data and three independent agencies. Recommended for front-page feature.
- AI Ethics Investigation: Dr. Tanaka's report reveals potential regulatory gaps. Requires follow-up interviews with at least two additional AI ethics researchers to establish consensus.
- Exoplanet Discovery: High-quality data set with full peer review. Opportunity for explainer piece combining the scientific findings with broader implications for the search for extraterrestrial life.
⚠ Caution: Anonymous Source #447 and Jakarta eyewitness account have not passed full verification. Do not use in published content until cleared by senior editor.