Policies

While Interesting Engineering always strives for perfection and accuracy, we can make errors from time to time. Then, Interesting Engineering is prepared to take responsibility for correcting the said error and will maintain a high level of transparency to make sure all feel confident that the incorrect information does not spread.

In order to achieve the level of accuracy, perfection, and clarity, these are the steps to follow:

For our readers
When a reader spots an error, he/she should contact Interesting Engineering directly or a person in charge within our Editorial Team.

If sent by email, the correction inquiry should include the suggested correction, the link of the article or post where the error was spotted, and the reader’s name and contact information. We also would require a source for your correction.

The reader can expect a response from the editorial team and may be contacted further if clarification is needed or the editor needs more information. Please note that a correction submission is a guarantee that the error will be investigated but not a guarantee that a change will be issued.

Interesting Engineering team
Once our team is informed about an error, we will investigate the error using the information supplied by the reader and other online resources along with the writer’s information.

If an error is found, we will make sure to correct it as soon as possible. All changes must be properly disclosed in the content to alert readers.

Social Media Channels
If said content was posted on Facebook, Twitter or any other online channel in control of Interesting Engineering, the post featuring the said error will be deleted immediately and replaced with the corrected version.

Interesting Engineering aims to uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional journalism.

In our coverage we seek to be independent, fair and accurate. The main purpose of this policy is to preserve the neutrality Interesting Engineering stands for and the integrity it provides in all aspects of its content.

Content should be non-partial and neutral at all times. Employees are expected to keep their content and posts in compliance with the company policy and be respectful, unbiased, and authentic. Avoiding inappropriate, violent, and biased content is a must for all outlets connected to Interesting Engineering.

All of our employees are subjected to complying with all aspects of this policy. All new members are required to read this policy before taking on their positions. The matters addressed in this code are important, so any violation of rules within the areas covered below is considered serious enough to require disciplinary action.

AI usage
The emergence of AI has sparked debate over its use in journalism. At Interesting Engineering we are always open to new technologies, however this does not supersede our commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and transparency. Our policy on AI is outlined in our AI Usage Policy.

Sources
Stories are never sent to sources in advance of publication. Journalists may however choose to provide a copy of direct quotes with a source in advance of publication to check for accuracy.

Named sources are preferable to anonymous ones, but there may be occasions where we publish information from unnamed sources, provided we are satisfied that they have a good reason to remain anonymous and are providing us with high-quality information.

Our journalists have a duty to protect confidential sources.

We do not agree to conditional access i.e., we don’t agree to an interview if the interviewee insists we avoid specific topics.

We reach out to subjects for fact-checking, but we only allow them to verify relevant facts and quotes. We do not allow them to review content prior to publication.

We avoid undue prominence when contributors discuss their work, especially if it has the potential to have a monetary impact. Any references to a contributor’s artistic creations, business, products, etc. must be editorially justified and limited.

Attribution
Information that has not been independently verified should be attributed to the source it has been taken from. Quotes which we have not gathered ourselves should be attributed to a source.

Financial conduct and influence
Journalists must not use for their own profit financial information they receive in advance of its general publication, nor should they pass such information to others.

They must not write about shares or securities in whose performance they know that they or their close families have a significant financial interest without disclosing the interest to the editor.

They must not buy or sell, either directly or through nominees or agents, shares or securities about which they have written recently or about which they intend to write in the near future.

Editorial teams must not accept anything of value (including travel expenses or items to review) from companies or people we cover or from any organizations or individuals acting on their behalf.

Editorial employees are not permitted to work for or provide consulting services to the companies we cover.

If an employee has a close personal relationship with an individual, company, etc. we cover, they will not participate in coverage of that company or in any part of the coverage process (topic ideation, headline ideation, etc).

Any potential conflict of interest must be clearly disclosed at the bottom of the article in question.

Advertising and sponsored content
Any content paid for by an advertiser is clearly labeled as such using words such as “sponsored”, “advertising” or “advertorial”. Content which is editorially independent but created with the help of specific funding from an advertiser may be presented with the words “in association with” or “supported by”.

Only employees in the sales and marketing departments are allowed to make deals with third parties on behalf of Interesting Engineering. It is not allowed for anyone other than employees in the sales and marketing department to make deals using the company name in return for promotions/links, etc.

Links may only be added to content if they are of editorial value and may not be added if they have commercial value.

Plagiarism
It is forbidden for our journalists to copy information from other sources without attribution.

Trademark and copyright
Getting permission before publishing an image or a video is necessary, as a result of the copyright and trademark laws. The team is expected to comply with the legal terms of the websites and other entities Interesting Engineering works or partners with.

While Interesting Engineering always strives for perfection and accuracy, we can make errors from time to time. Then, Interesting Engineering is prepared to take responsibility for correcting the said error and will maintain a high level of transparency to make sure all feel confident that the incorrect information does not spread.

In order to achieve the level of accuracy, perfection, and clarity, these are the steps to follow:

The emergence of AI has sparked debate over its use in journalism. At Interesting Engineering we are always open to new technologies, however this does not supersede our commitment to upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity and transparency.

This policy ensures that our use of AI aligns with our ethical responsibilities and the trust our readers place in us. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and affiliates who interact with, manage, or deploy AI technologies in the creation, distribution, and management of content on our platform.

This policy will be regularly reviewed to adapt to new technological developments and changes in journalistic standards. Modifications will be made as needed to continue to reflect our commitment to ethical journalism and transparency.

Restrictions on AI in news coverage
AI is prohibited in news reporting. AI is not to be used to write, edit, or otherwise create news articles, reports, or any content that purports to be factual news. News content on our site must be generated by human journalists to ensure accuracy, accountability, and editorial oversight.

Any information, data or analysis derived from AI used in research must be verified by human journalists and clearly sourced in the content.

Use of AI-generated images
AI may be utilized to generate illustrative images for articles, provided these images do not depict real people, real events, or any scenes that could be mistaken for genuine news photographs.

All images created using AI technologies must be clearly labeled as "AI-generated". This label must be visible and legible to all users to avoid any confusion about the nature of the content.

All AI-generated images must undergo a strict editorial review process to ensure they meet our ethical standards and do not mislead the audience about the nature of the depicted content.

Use of AI tools
AI tools may at times be used to assist in content creation, such as generating ideas, providing templates, translation, transcription or suggesting corrections to grammar and spelling. However, final review, decisions and editorial control must remain with human creators.

AI tools should only be used to enhance creativity and efficiency without compromising ethical standards or the integrity of the content.

Use of AI tools in content creation must be transparently disclosed to all stakeholders and, when relevant, the audience.

Content produced with the help of AI must be fact-checked and reviewed by human editors to ensure its accuracy and reliability.

Transparency and labeling of AI use
Any use of AI on Interesting Engineering, whether for image creation, user interaction, or other applications, must be clearly disclosed to users. This includes a description of how AI is used and the purpose of its application.

Interesting Engineering will conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with this AI Usage Policy. These audits will review the use of AI technologies across the platform and assess adherence to the guidelines set forth in this document.

All relevant employees and contractors will receive training on the ethical use of AI and the specifics of this policy to ensure everyone is informed and compliant.

Corrective actions
Interesting Engineering will take prompt corrective action to address any violations of this policy, which may include removal of content, disciplinary action against responsible parties, and modifications to AI applications to prevent future occurrences.

At Interesting Engineering our fact-checking process adheres to high journalistic standards and our primary commitment is to accuracy. We employ trained journalists and editors who are skilled in verifying information, detecting misinformation, and maintaining objectivity in their reporting.

Before publishing any news article, our editorial team independently verifies the accuracy of the information through multiple credible sources. This may include consulting experts in the relevant field to ensure the technical aspects are correctly reported.

We rely on multiple sources to verify the accuracy of the information presented in our articles. This helps in cross-referencing and ensuring that the facts are corroborated by various reputable sources.

We adhere to ethical guidelines in our fact-checking process, respecting intellectual property rights, confidentiality agreements, and professional codes of conduct. We do not engage in plagiarism, fabrication, or misrepresentation of facts.

We always attribute our sources of information. This includes naming individuals, organizations, research studies, or other credible sources from which the information has been obtained.

In the event that errors are identified in our published articles, we promptly correct them and issue a transparent correction notice. We also update articles with new information as it becomes available, ensuring that our content remains accurate and up-to-date.

We welcome feedback from our readers regarding the accuracy of our articles. If readers identify potential inaccuracies or have additional information relevant to a published article, they are encouraged to contact us. We take reader feedback seriously and investigate any concerns raised.

By adhering to these fact-checking policies, we aim to uphold the trust of our readers and maintain the reputation of being a reliable source of engineering news and information.

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