Weltanalyse uses digital tools to support our journalism, but every piece of content published under our name is the product of human editorial judgement. Our policy is designed to be transparent about how we employ technology while making clear that editorial decisions rest with our team, led by Chefredaktör David Schuster and Redaktionschef Daniela Sommer. This page explains exactly what tools may do, what they must never do, and who is accountable for what you read.
How do we use AI and automation in our journalism?
AI-assisted tools may support research, editing, formatting, translation, metadata generation, headline options, summaries and transcription. These tools never replace human assessment. All published editorial content is reviewed by a human editor before release. For example, a reporter might use a translation tool to process a Swedish government press release, but the final article is drafted and checked by a named writer, then passed through our editing and fact‑checking workflow overseen by Stefanie Lang, our Ansvarig för faktagranskning.
We also employ automation for routine tasks such as tagging articles, generating alt‑text for images and optimising content for accessibility. No automated system decides what stories to pursue, how to frame a topic or whether to publish. Every editorial choice remains with our human team at Hafenstadt Media Limited, the private company registered in Gibraltar that owns and operates Weltanalyse.
What is the human guarantee behind every article?
Every article on Weltanalyse is drafted by a named writer, reviewed by an editor and fact‑checked before publication. That guarantee applies regardless of whether digital tools were used during the research or drafting phase. The editorial mission – trustworthy Swedish journalism that helps readers understand complex issues without spin or oversimplification – is upheld by people, not algorithms.
Our editorial structure is explicit: Chefredaktör David Schuster is responsible for editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections. Redaktionschef Daniela Sommer runs the daily newsroom, approves headlines and commissions work. Each beat – politics, economy, culture and society – has a dedicated editor (Lukas Engels, Monika Fischer, Benjamin Hartmann). Fact‑checking is led by Stefanie Lang. Every piece approved for publication carries that human chain of responsibility.
What are the strict prohibitions?
AI must never fabricate quotes, sources, interviews, bylines, author experience or expert profiles. Our tools are configured and monitored to prevent any generation of false information. No automated system is permitted to create content that purports to be from a real person, nor to invent data, statistics or events. If a tool produces a plausible‑sounding but unsourced claim, it is discarded. Human judgement is the final filter.
Furthermore, commercial relationships – advertising, affiliate links, sponsored content – never determine editorial conclusions. Our advertising and affiliate disclosure policy is separate but linked; the same principle applies to AI: no automated system may factor in commercial aims when assisting with editorial work. Any sponsored or commercial material is clearly labelled, and affiliate links are disclosed, as stated in our sponsored content policy.
What you can expect from us
You can expect that every article you read carries the name of a real journalist, has been reviewed by a real editor and has been fact‑checked by a real specialist. You can expect that any use of digital tools is secondary to human judgment and that we will never publish content that an AI has generated without human oversight. Our editorial policy and fact‑checking policy are published and updated to reflect this commitment.
We also expect ourselves to be accountable. If you see an error, our corrections policy explains how we handle mistakes, and our complaints procedure gives you a clear route to raise concerns. Our team is listed on our Our Team page, and you can reach any editor directly via the contact details provided on that page.
Questions or concerns?
If you have a question about how we use AI and automation, or if you believe a piece of content may not meet the standards described here, please contact our fact‑checking team at factcheck@weltanalyse.de or reach Redaktionschef Daniela Sommer at karin.bergstrom@weltanalyse.de. General enquiries can be sent to info@weltanalyse.de. Our full contact information, including the registered address of Hafenstadt Media Limited, is on our Contact page. We take every query seriously and will respond as quickly as possible.