Technology & editorial standards

How RIKAZ uses tools in its editorial process, and the standards that apply: source checking, human approval and accountability.

RIKAZ is edited by people. Software, including research-assistance tools, supports parts of the work, and this page states how and under what limits. These tools may include artificial-intelligence (AI) tools used for research, drafting and checking. Neither they nor RIKAZ’s content replace a qualified financial or legal professional.

How tools are used

  • Research assistance. Tools may help gather and organise sources, surface background material and check language.
  • Structured workflows. Drafts follow templates and checklists that make sure each piece has its sources, dates, type label and risk notes.
  • Source checking. Figures, names and claims are checked against the original source before approval. A tool’s output is never treated as a source.

Imagery

RIKAZ may use AI-generated or AI-enhanced imagery for editorial and design purposes.

Standards that always apply

  • Human editorial approval. Nothing is published until a person has approved it.
  • No invented material. Figures, quotations, sources and people must trace to a real, checked source.
  • No machine translation or rewording of a single news report. Where relevant we consult more than one source and add context that helps the reader.
  • No recommendations. Tools are not used to produce trading recommendations or promises of profit.

Accountability

RIKAZ is accountable for everything it publishes, whatever tools were used along the way. If something is wrong, we correct it under the corrections policy.

To give feedback on how we use AI, reach us through the contact page.

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