AI Content Disclosure
Last Updated: January 17, 2026
WNCTimes is committed to transparency about our use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in our newsroom. This disclosure explains how we use AI, what safeguards are in place, and our commitment to editorial integrity.
Our Use of AI
WNCTimes uses AI-powered tools as part of our content creation process. These tools assist our editorial operations in the following ways:
Content Drafting
AI assists in generating initial drafts of news articles, including local news coverage, community updates, and informational content. AI-generated drafts serve as a starting point that may be reviewed and refined by our editorial team.
Research & Information Gathering
AI tools help research topics, gather background information, and identify relevant data points for stories. This includes searching public databases, analyzing trends, and compiling factual information from verified sources.
Search Engine Optimization
AI assists in optimizing article headlines, meta descriptions, and content structure to help readers find our stories through search engines.
Image Selection
AI tools may assist in searching for and selecting relevant stock photography and images to accompany our articles.
Editorial Oversight
Human Review
Our editorial process includes human oversight of AI-generated content. Articles are reviewed for accuracy, fairness, tone, and adherence to journalistic standards before publication.
Fact-Checking
We use both automated fact-checking tools and human verification to ensure the accuracy of information in our articles. When AI-generated content references specific claims, data, or quotes, these are verified against reliable sources.
Editorial Standards
All content published by WNCTimes — whether AI-assisted or not — is held to the same editorial standards:
- Accuracy and factual correctness
- Fairness and balanced representation
- Clear attribution of sources
- Separation of news reporting from opinion
- Respect for privacy and community sensitivity
What AI Does NOT Do
- AI does not replace journalists. AI is a tool that assists our editorial team, not a replacement for human judgment, local knowledge, and community understanding.
- AI does not make editorial decisions. Decisions about what stories to cover, how to frame them, and when to publish are made by our editorial team.
- AI does not conduct interviews. All quotes and interviews in our articles come from real conversations with real people.
- AI does not access private information. Our AI tools work with publicly available information and our own editorial resources.
AI Technology
WNCTimes is powered by the Newsroom AIOS platform, which uses industry-leading AI models for content assistance. The platform employs safeguards to promote accurate, unbiased, and responsible content generation.
Your Right to Know
We believe readers have a right to understand how the content they consume is produced. If you have questions about a specific article or our use of AI:
- Contact our editorial team at info@wnctimes.com
- We welcome feedback on the quality and accuracy of our content
- We are committed to continuous improvement of our AI-assisted processes
Accuracy Corrections
If you identify any inaccuracy in our content, whether AI-assisted or otherwise, please contact us immediately at info@wnctimes.com. We take corrections seriously and will promptly address verified errors.
Changes to This Disclosure
As AI technology evolves, we will update this disclosure to reflect changes in our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of AI, please contact us:
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