E&P Magazine AI Editorial Policy

At  Editor & Publisher Magazine (E&P), we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy. Members of our newsroom are welcome to leverage generative AI tools to streamline their processes and improve — rather than replace — their writing. After all, our team’s greatest assets are our writer’s storytelling craft, their style and voice, and most importantly, their editorial judgment. Collectively, we remain committed to ethical AI use, transparency with our audience, and always having “a human in the loop.” At their discretion, E&P’s writers may use AI to: Organize and structure their reporting; Synthesize large volumes of information; Suggest compelling headlines and social media posts; Anticipate questions our readers may have; and Analyze their work for bias, redundancy, lack of proper attribution and citations, and extraneous or inaccurate word choice.

Editor & Publisher is proud to have earned Ethical AI Certification from the Alliance for Audited Media (AAM), independently verifying that our AI policies and procedures align with industry best practices for responsible, transparent use. This certification reflects our commitment to earning the trust of our readers, advertisers and partners. Read the announcement.

E&P is also experimenting with generative AI for images not available from sources or our photo licensing services.

Please note the key principles governing how E&P uses AI:

Human oversight and editorial control: All content developed with the assistance of AI is thoroughly reviewed, vetted and edited by our editorial team. Prior to publication, every article is rigorously checked for accuracy, quality and tone.

Transparency and integrity: We only use AI tools to enhance our editorial workflow, not as primary sources for our stories. Our content is always grounded in reliable, human-verified information, such as direct quotes from interviews, audio transcripts and previously published, credible sources.

Ethical AI use: AI is employed solely as a support tool to aid in the creative process and improve efficiency. We do not use AI to replace the critical judgment, ethical standards or our journalist’s expertise.

Reader trust and accountability: Our readers’ trust is of utmost importance. We strive to be transparent about our use of AI tools and are open to feedback. Our editorial team remains accountable for all content published, ensuring it meets the high standards our audience expects.

Continuous learning and adaptation: As AI technology evolves, we commit to continually updating our practices to reflect ethical standards and best practices in journalism.

By responsibly incorporating AI into our workflow, E&P Magazine aims to enhance the efficiency of our storytelling process while remaining steadfast in our commitment to quality journalism.

For more information, please contact Editor@EditorandPublisher.com