Artificial Intelligence Use Policy for Editorial Work

Women Who Won the War recognizes the rapid development of artificial intelligence technologies and is committed to using them responsibly and ethically, in ways that do not compromise editorial independence, content accuracy, or source protection. The organization also recognizes that AI tools may reflect gender, cultural, or racial biases arising from the data on which they were trained. The editorial team therefore commits to carefully reviewing AI-generated outputs to avoid reproducing stereotypes, discriminatory language, or any content that may exclude women and marginalized groups or contribute to digital violence, defamation, or gender-based disinformation.

I. Principles of Use

  • Artificial intelligence is an assistive tool and not a substitute for journalistic work.
  • Final editorial responsibility remains with the human editorial team.
  • AI must not be used to produce unreviewed or unverified content.
  • Potential gender and cultural biases in AI tools must be taken into consideration, and the reproduction of stereotypes or discriminatory narratives must be avoided.

II. Permitted Uses

AI tools may be used for:

  • Initial organization of information
  • Preliminary translation or summarization
  • Supporting non-sensitive research
  • Language improvement without altering the meaning

III. Prohibited Uses

AI tools must not be used for:

  • Creating unverified information or claims
  • Drafting allegations or investigative findings
  • Analyzing sensitive data without human review
  • Creating fabricated sources or quotations
  • Producing or modifying content that may contribute to digital violence, defamation, gender-based targeting, or violations of the privacy of women, survivors, and journalists
  • Creating fake images or voices (deepfakes) that imitate real people in ways that may cause harm, mislead audiences, or constitute abuse

IV. Use of AI in Images and Visual Materials

  • AI-generated images, videos, or audio recordings must not be used in ways that may mislead audiences or distort facts.
  • Images that simulate real events or depict real people must not be created without clearly indicating that they are digitally generated materials.
  • Images or visual materials must not be altered in ways that change their journalistic meaning or create a misleading impression.
  • Only limited technical enhancements that do not affect context or substance are permitted, such as improving lighting or removing technical noise.
  • AI-generated or AI-modified visual materials must undergo additional editorial review before publication, particularly in matters involving conflict or human rights.
  • Particular attention must be paid to the risks of manipulating images of women and survivors or reusing their images outside their original context in ways that may result in stigma, harm, incitement, or violations of privacy.

V. Transparency

  • When AI is used at non-editorial stages of production, the organization must ensure that the resulting work undergoes full human review.
  • AI must not be used to conceal or manipulate the source of information.
  • The public must be informed when AI has been used to produce content or visual materials where such use has an impact on the audience’s understanding of the material or its credibility.

VI. Data Protection

  • Sensitive data or source information must not be entered into insecure AI tools.
  • The organization’s Privacy and Data Protection Policy must be followed.
  • Additional care must be taken to protect the data and information of sources at risk, particularly women, survivors, human rights defenders, and journalists working in conflict or repressive environments.

VII. Review and Updates

This policy will be reviewed periodically to keep pace with technological developments and evolving ethical and professional standards relating to the use of artificial intelligence in media and journalism.

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