Who is responsible for our AI and automation policy?
The editorial team at Lageanalyse24, led by Chefredaktör Maximilian Möller, oversees all use of AI-assisted tools. The publication is owned and operated by Lageanalyse2 Media Ltd, a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Any decision to introduce or change automation processes is taken by the editorial board under Möller’s authority. Responsibility for adherence to this policy rests with the named editors.
Maximilian Möller, as Chefredaktör, is the final authority on editorial standards and approves any significant adoption of AI support. The fact‑checking team, led by Sophie Zimmermann, reviews outputs for accuracy and consistency. Daily operational oversight falls to Lisa Franke, Redaktionschef, who ensures that human review remains mandatory at every stage.
How may AI and automation tools support our journalism?
AI‑assisted tools at Lageanalyse24 may support research, drafting, editing, formatting, translation, metadata generation, headline options, summaries and transcription. Every piece of content that uses such tools is reviewed and approved by a human editor before publication. The tools never replace editorial judgement, fact‑checking or the final sign‑off by a named writer and editor.
For example, a reporter may use an AI tool to generate initial headline suggestions or to transcribe an interview. An editor may use a translation aid to verify a source’s statement in another language. Automated formatting helps us publish consistent articles across platforms. In all cases, the human writer or editor remains responsible for the accuracy, tone and completeness of the final work. The editorial policy sets out our broader standards for sourcing, attribution and correction.
What is strictly prohibited when using AI?
Lageanalyse24 strictly prohibits the fabrication of quotes, sources, interviews, bylines, author experience or expert profiles by AI. AI must never generate content that is presented as original reporting without human verification. No automated system may alter a byline or claim expertise that a staff member does not hold.
We also forbid the use of AI to create misleading images, audio or video without clear labelling. Any synthetic media used for illustration (for example, in a fictional scenario) must be disclosed. The fact‑checking team, under Sophie Zimmermann, monitors for signs of AI‑generated misinformation and follows the fact‑checking policy to verify sources before publication.
How do we ensure transparency about our AI use?
Lageanalyse24 discloses its use of AI‑assisted tools in this policy and in relevant editorial guidelines. Sponsored or commercial content that is produced with automation support is clearly labelled as such. Affiliate links are disclosed, and commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions. Readers can contact us at info@lageanalyse24.de with questions about specific articles.
We publish detailed information about our ownership, funding and governance on the Our Team page and the ownership and funding page. Any significant change to our AI practices will be noted in this policy and communicated to subscribers via our newsletter. We believe that transparency builds trust, and we welcome scrutiny of our methods.
Our commitments
- Every article published on Lageanalyse24 is reviewed by a human editor before going live; AI‑assisted tools never replace editorial judgement.
- We will never allow AI to fabricate quotes, sources, interviews, bylines or expert profiles; all such material must be verified by a named human.
- All sponsored, commercially supported or affiliate‑linked content is clearly labelled, regardless of whether AI tools were used in its production.
- Our fact‑checking team continuously evaluates AI‑generated outputs for accuracy, bias and adherence to our editorial standards as set out in the fact‑checking policy.
- We commit to periodic reviews of this policy and to promptly correcting any errors or omissions in our use of automation, in line with our corrections policy.