AI Use Policy
Published: 29 August 2026
I use artificial intelligence as an assistant while developing this site and preparing parts of its publishing workflow. The ideas, judgments, experience, final wording, and editorial responsibility remain mine. This page is a self-declaration of my current practice, not independent assurance.
Site development
I use AI while coding this website. It can help propose, explain, review, or revise code, but I decide what is accepted and remain responsible for what is deployed.
How I write
I write the articles and supply their ideas, arguments, experience, and intended meaning. I usually use AI for spelling, grammar, and language improvements. Occasionally I explain an idea in detail and ask AI to organize it or produce a working draft; I then revise that text repeatedly before publication. Because the ideas, editorial decisions, and final responsibility remain mine, I identify myself—not the AI service—as the author.
Human review
Nothing is published automatically. I read, question, edit, and approve the final text myself. AI assistance does not transfer editorial judgment or accountability to a model or service.
Sources and factual claims
If AI suggests a source, I open and examine that source before relying on it. An AI answer is not treated as evidence by itself. When I cannot check a claim adequately, I qualify it, revise it, or omit it.
Cover illustrations
I use generative AI to create the editorial cover illustrations in my current article workflow. They are illustrations, not documentary evidence. Legacy screenshots, photographs, third-party assets, and other images are not reclassified as AI-generated by this statement.
When a separate article disclosure is used
Routine spelling, grammar, and language polishing are covered by this site-wide policy and do not require a separate notice on every article. When AI makes a material contribution to preparing a substantial part of an article, I add a specific note explaining that contribution. I do not infer or fabricate historic AI-use records.
Limits and review
This policy does not certify that content is error-free, original, independently audited, or backed by C2PA Content Credentials. I review it when the workflow, disclosure threshold, tools, or publication formats materially change, and at least every six months.
Related editorial responsibilities are described in the Publishing Principles.