Editorial Standards & Ethics

Editorial Independence

Global AI Watch operates with full editorial independence. Our coverage decisions, analysis, and intelligence ratings are not influenced by advertisers, government bodies, technology companies, or financial sponsors. No third party may review, approve, or suppress content before publication.

Staff and analysts disclose any financial or professional interest in organisations they cover. Articles subject to a conflict of interest are assigned to a different analyst or reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief before publication.

Source Selection

We hold all published information to the following standards:

• Verifiability: Every factual claim must be traceable to a primary source (official government document, peer-reviewed paper, verified press release, or direct statement from a named official). We do not publish unverified rumours.
• Minimum two sources: Significant factual claims — budget figures, capability assessments, policy changes — require corroboration from at least two independent sources before publication.
• Named sources preferred: We prefer named, on-the-record sources. Anonymous sources are used only when the information is of substantial public interest and the source's identity would expose them to credible risk. The reason for anonymity is noted in the article.
• Primary over secondary: We cite primary documents (legislation, official strategies, government press releases) wherever available rather than relying solely on secondary news reports.
• Translation: Non-English primary sources are translated by a human analyst with relevant language expertise. AI translation assists but is reviewed and approved by the analyst. Translations are marked as unofficial where applicable.

AI Use and Transparency

Our AI use policy:

• AI-generated summaries are drafted by AI then reviewed, edited, and approved by a human analyst before publication.
• AI impact scores and sovereign relevance ratings are calibrated quarterly against a human-reviewed reference set.
• No article is published without human editorial oversight, regardless of how it was generated.
• AI tools used in our workflow include large language models. We do not use AI to fabricate quotes, invent sources, or generate fictional events.
• Where an article summarises research, legislation, or a speech, the original primary source is always linked.

4. Accuracy and Pre-Publication Review

Before publication, every article is reviewed by a human editor for factual accuracy, source quality, and fair representation of the subject. High-impact articles (Impact Score ≥ 8) and articles referencing specific budget figures or official statistics receive an additional check by the Fact-Checker & Corrections Editor.

Corrections

Global AI Watch is committed to correcting errors promptly and transparently. We follow the principle that the correction is as prominent as the original error.

To request a correction, email corrections@global-ai-watch.com with the article URL, the specific error, and supporting evidence. We respond to all correction requests within 48 hours.

6. Conflicts of Interest

Staff members must disclose financial holdings, advisory roles, or employment relationships with any organisation covered by Global AI Watch. Disclosures are logged and reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief. Any analyst with a material conflict of interest in a story is recused from writing or editing that story.

Global AI Watch does not accept payment or gifts in exchange for coverage or favourable treatment of any kind. We do not publish sponsored content misleadingly as editorial content. If we ever publish clearly labelled sponsored content in future, it will be explicitly and visually distinct from editorial content.

7. Privacy in Reporting

We report on public figures, government officials, and institutional actors in their public capacity. We do not publish private personal information unless it is directly relevant to a matter of public interest and the subject has been given a reasonable opportunity to respond.

We do not publish leaked personal data, classified documents, or materials obtained through deception or illegal means.

8. Right of Reply

When an article makes a significant negative claim about an identifiable individual or organisation, we endeavour to contact them before publication and offer a right of reply. Responses received are reflected fairly in the article or noted as declined/unavailable.

9. Complaints Procedure

1. Submit your complaint to editorial@global-ai-watch.com with full details and supporting evidence.
2. We acknowledge all complaints within 48 hours.
3. The Editor-in-Chief reviews the complaint and provides a full written response within 10 working days.
4. If you remain unsatisfied, you may escalate to the relevant press regulator or use our formal dispute process (contact details on request).

10. Policy Review

This Ethics & Corrections Policy is reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect best practice in digital journalism and AI-assisted reporting. Material changes are announced on the website homepage.