ScopePress.uk, operated by Rock Bay Media Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 128512), maintains this AI & Automation Policy to define how digital tools may support our editorial work. All editorial content published on ScopePress.uk is reviewed by a human editor before publication, and the use of automation never compromises our commitment to accuracy, integrity, and transparency.
Who is responsible for this policy?
Editor‑in‑Chief Nathan Brooks has overall editorial responsibility for the use of artificial intelligence and automation across ScopePress.uk. He ensures that all digital tools are deployed in line with our editorial standards, that prohibitions are enforced, and that any policy updates are communicated to the team. Ruth Donovan, Standards & Fact‑Checking Lead, oversees compliance and reviews any use of AI in sensitive stories.
This policy is approved by Rock Bay Media Ltd. and is publicly available so that our readers and partners understand how we integrate technology without sacrificing editorial independence or truthfulness.
How do we use digital tools in our work?
Digital tools may support specific, defined tasks such as research, editing, formatting, translation, metadata generation, headline options, summaries, transcription support, and content review. These tools are used to improve efficiency and consistency, never to replace the judgement of our editorial team.
- Research: AI may help aggregate public data or identify patterns, but all factual claims are verified by a human reporter or editor.
- Editing and formatting: Tools may assist with grammar, style, or layout; final approval always rests with the commissioning editor or managing editor.
- Headlines and summaries: Automated suggestions are reviewed and edited to ensure they reflect the substance of the article and comply with our tone guidelines.
- Transcription: Speech‑to‑text tools may be used to transcribe interviews, but transcripts are checked for accuracy by the journalist.
- Metadata: AI can generate tags, SEO metadata, or alt text; these are reviewed before publication.
What is strictly prohibited?
AI must never fabricate quotes, sources, interviews, bylines, author experience, or expert profiles. No false staff credentials, false first‑hand testing experience, or fictitious personas may be generated or presented as real. Any AI‑assisted claims about product performance, specifications, or market data must be independently verified.
ScopePress.uk does not use AI to produce entire articles without human oversight. AI‑generated images are clearly labelled where relevant, and readers are informed of any significant automated alteration to editorial material. The prohibition on fabrication applies to all sections of the publication, including opinion pieces and buying guides.
How do we disclose the use of AI?
When digital tools have materially contributed to content creation — such as AI‑generated images, data visualisations, or machine‑translated text — a clear disclosure appears adjacent to the relevant content. For example: “This image was created using an AI tool” or “This summary was generated with the support of a language model and reviewed by an editor.”
Commercial partnerships or affiliate links that involve AI‑generated components are disclosed under our advertising & affiliate disclosure policy. Sponsored content is always labelled, and no commercial relationship determines editorial conclusions.
How does this policy relate to other editorial policies?
This AI & Automation Policy is part of a broader framework of editorial standards. Our editorial policy governs overall content quality; the fact‑checking policy details how we verify claims; and the our team page lists all editorial staff. For specific concerns or questions, readers can contact us via the contact page.
This policy does not override our tech reporting standards or product reviews policy. In all cases, the human guarantee remains paramount: every piece of editorial content published on ScopePress.uk is reviewed by a qualified human editor before it goes live.
Our commitments
- All editorial content published on ScopePress.uk is reviewed by a human editor before publication.
- We never use AI to fabricate quotes, sources, interviews, bylines, author experience, or expert credentials.
- AI‑assisted claims about products, specifications, or data are independently verified by our reporting team.
- Any use of AI‑generated images or material is clearly disclosed to our readers.
- This policy is reviewed annually by the Editor‑in‑Chief and updated as technology evolves, with changes communicated via the ScopePress.uk website.