Use of Artificial Intelligence
Florence News Journal follows developments in journalism, technology, and digital publishing to improve the quality, depth, and usefulness of our work for readers.
We may use artificial intelligence tools in limited, controlled ways to support research, organization, data review, and internal analysis. These tools may help us review public information, organize source material, identify patterns, prepare story outlines, and improve workflow.
Florence News Journal may use AI systems, including tools developed by Anthropic and other reputable technology providers, to assist with research support and article preparation.
AI is not used to independently create final published articles. It does not replace reporters, editors, source verification, or human editorial judgment.
All published articles remain subject to human review, fact-checking, editorial oversight, and approval. Information used in our reporting must be verified through reliable sources, public records, official documents, interviews, data, or other appropriate source material.
AI tools do not decide what we publish, how stories are framed, which sources we trust, or what conclusions we reach.
Florence News Journal uses technology to support better journalism, not to replace editorial responsibility.
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