Public Interest & Editorial Content

Editorial Responsibility Notice

Clarify who is editorially responsible for AI-generated public content.

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Problem

Clarify who is editorially responsible for AI-generated public content. This pattern helps address:

  • Users need a clear, consistent signal that AI is involved.

When to use

  • When publishing AI-generated content publicly

When not to use

  • Internal tooling with no external audience

Do

  • Link to a public AI usage policy

Don't

  • Hide behind generic 'Terms'

Example copy

short

Editorial policy: AI use

contextual

Editorial responsibility for AI-generated content is held by {publisher}.

detailed

The editorial team of {publisher} is responsible for AI-generated content on this site. See our AI usage policy for details.

Implementation checklist

  • Publish AI usage policy page
  • Link from AI-generated content

Accessibility notes

  • Ensure link text is descriptive

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This tool provides product and UX guidance for AI disclosure patterns. It does not provide legal advice and does not determine legal compliance. Please consult qualified legal counsel for binding assessments.