AI Policy
Written content
The Westsider does not publish AI-written articles. All written content is created by human writers.
AI tools may be used for editorial tasks such as transcription of interviews, meta data generation and research assistance.
All content goes through the same human-checking editiorial process before publication.
Images
The Westsider discourages the use of fully AI-generated images. When contributors supply marked AI content, we will clearly label them as AI in print and online.
Contact for concerns about AI use
If The Westsider is notified of an AI policy breach, it will be corrected and noted. General concerns around the use of AI will be considered in updating the policy. While we cannot guarantee that we will change policy based on your concern, we will take it into serious consideration.
What to provide when contacting us
Please identify yourself and provide contact details. We will not take action on information received anonymously. However, we will not publish any personal details in relation to the concern without permission.
Please identify the breach as clearly as you can. What article/image is a concern, and why.
Please identify the relevant edition number of month of The Westsider, or provide the URL to the online article.
Policy updates
This document will be updated as often as required to respond to the rapidly changing evolution in the use of AI.
Policy implemented: September 2026 Last update: September 2026
