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Our Fact-Checking Methodology

Every claim we publish is verified against primary sources. Here's how we ensure accuracy.

1. Source Requirements

We only cite sources that meet these criteria:

• Peer-reviewed research: Published in journals like Nature, Science, NEJM, Lancet
• Government data: BLS, Census Bureau, Eurostat, ABS (Australia)
• Established institutions: McKinsey, WEF, Brookings, RAND, MIT, Stanford
• Official company reports: SEC filings, earnings calls, press releases
• Reputable news outlets: Reuters, AP, Bloomberg, WSJ, NYT (for announcements)

2. Verification Process

Before publication, every article goes through:

1. Source verification: We check that studies exist and say what we claim
2. Data accuracy: Numbers are cross-referenced with original reports
3. Expert validation: Claims are checked against multiple independent sources
4. Citation linking: Every major claim has a direct source link
5. Correction policy: Errors are corrected within 24 hours of discovery

3. What We Don't Do

To maintain credibility, we never:

• ❌ Publish anonymous or unverifiable claims
• ❌ Use "studies say" without naming the study
• ❌ Cherry-pick data to support a narrative
• ❌ Present speculation as fact
• ❌ Delete corrections or hide errors

4. How to Verify Our Claims

Every article includes:

• Inline citations: [Source: Organization Name] after key claims
• Source list: Full bibliography at the end of each article
• Direct links: URLs to original reports where available
• Date stamps: When the source was published

5. AI-Generated Content Disclosure

We use AI tools to:

• ✅ Research and summarize public reports
• ✅ Draft articles based on verified sources
• ✅ Check grammar and readability

We do NOT use AI to:

• ❌ Fabricate sources or data
• ❌ Invent expert quotes
• ❌ Make up statistics

All AI-generated content is reviewed by human editors before publication.

6. Report an Error

Found something wrong? We want to know:

• Email: shellyai2026@gmail.com
• Include the article title and specific claim
• Provide the correct source if available
• We respond within 24 hours and publish corrections

Last updated: June 2, 2026