At Brazzaville Insider, we believe that new technologies should serve journalism without compromising independence, credibility, or ethics. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the media industry, and we are committed to being transparent about how we use it in our newsroom.
Our readers—diplomats, economists, academics, and engaged citizens—deserve clarity on how AI supports our work, and how our editorial independence remains central.
1. Principles of AI Use
- Human First: All editorial decisions are made by journalists and editors. AI never replaces human judgment.
- Transparency: When AI contributes to research, illustration, or drafting, we disclose it.
- Integrity: AI is used to enhance quality and efficiency, never to manipulate, mislead, or spread disinformation.
2. How We Use AI
- Research Assistance: AI tools may help us scan large volumes of data, reports, or archives more efficiently.
- Fact-Checking Support: AI may assist in cross-referencing sources, but verification is always completed by our editorial team.
- Translation: AI can provide first drafts of translations, refined and verified by human editors to ensure accuracy and nuance.
- Illustration: In some cases, AI-generated images may be used for editorial illustration. These are always labeled as such to avoid confusion with photography or authentic documents.
- Accessibility: AI tools may help us improve accessibility for readers with disabilities, such as automated transcription or text-to-speech.
3. What We Do Not Use AI For
- We do not allow AI to publish unverified content.
- We do not use AI to impersonate individuals, fabricate quotes, or generate misleading images.
- We do not rely on AI for sensitive coverage, such as elections, investigations, or whistleblower disclosures.
4. Safeguards Against Risks
We are aware that AI carries risks of bias, error, and misuse. To mitigate these:
- Every AI-assisted contribution undergoes editorial review.
- Sensitive subjects (politics, elections, diplomacy, security) are never delegated to AI.
- We regularly update our practices in line with international journalistic standards and technological developments.
5. Why AI Transparency Matters
By disclosing our use of AI, we strengthen trust with our readers. Our journalism is built on accuracy, independence, and accountability, and these values apply equally in the digital age.
6. Disclaimer on AI Content
Some of our content may be produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including text drafting, translations, or image generation. While every effort is made by our editorial team to review and verify accuracy, errors, distortions, or unintended inaccuracies may occur in both text and images. Final responsibility for all published content remains with Brazzaville Insider.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of AI in journalism, please use the form available on our Contact Page.