Our Commitment to Transparency #
Freeport FL News uses artificial intelligence to help produce news content. We believe you have a right to know exactly how that works, what AI does, and where humans step in.
This page explains our process, our standards, and our promises to you.
How We Use AI #
What AI Does #
- Monitors public sources — AI systems continuously scan public records, government websites, meeting agendas, weather data, and official social media accounts for new information relevant to Freeport
- Drafts initial content — AI generates first-draft articles based on verified public data
- Identifies trends — AI helps spot patterns across multiple data sources (e.g., recurring development proposals, budget trends)
What AI Does NOT Do #
- Make editorial decisions about what stories to publish
- Publish content without human review
- Access private, non-public, or leaked information
- Generate fictional quotes, sources, or events
- Replace human judgment on sensitive or controversial topics
What Humans Do #
- Review every article before publication
- Verify facts against primary sources
- Make editorial decisions about newsworthiness, tone, and framing
- Write or rewrite content when AI drafts don’t meet our standards
- Approve corrections and handle reader feedback
Source Attribution #
We commit to:
- Citing sources — Every article includes links or references to the public records, meeting minutes, or official sources that informed it
- Distinguishing fact from analysis — We clearly label analysis, opinion, or interpretive content
- Not fabricating sources — We never invent quotes, people, or organizations
Correction Policy #
Mistakes happen. When they do:
- We correct fast — Corrections are published as soon as we confirm an error
- We’re visible — Corrections appear at the top of the affected article with the date and what changed
- We don’t hide — The original error is acknowledged, not silently replaced
- We track — All corrections are logged and available for review
To report an error, email [email protected] with “CORRECTION:” in the subject line.
AI Disclosure #
Every article published on Freeport FL News includes a disclosure indicating the level of AI involvement:
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AI-Assisted | AI drafted from public data; human reviewed, edited, and approved |
| AI-Generated | AI produced content from structured public data (weather, meeting summaries); human reviewed for accuracy |
| Human-Written | A human wrote this article; AI may have assisted with research only |
Privacy #
We only collect and process publicly available information. We do not:
- Scrape private social media accounts
- Access non-public records or communications
- Track individual residents
- Sell or share personal data
Read our full privacy policy →
Feedback #
We’re learning and improving. If you have concerns about our AI practices, accuracy, or anything else:
- Email: [email protected]
We take every concern seriously and will respond within 48 hours.