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Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

1. Introduction

2. Human Oversight

3. Permitted Scope of AI Tool Application

4. Mandatory Labeling of AI Content

5. Limitations and Prohibitions

6. Accuracy, Responsibility, and Fact-Checking

7. Transparency Toward the Public

8. Reference Framework and Standards

9. Final Provision

Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

1. Introduction

The policy for using artificial intelligence (AI) on the Plenum.ba platform defines the ethical, professional, and legal framework for utilizing generative AI technologies in the content production process.The goals of this policy are:

Compliance with modern regulatory and technological standards
Ensuring human responsibility for content
Preserving the integrity of journalism
Protecting public trust

Plenum.ba accepts the use of AI tools exclusively as an auxiliary resource for the author's work, and not as a replacement for human journalistic labor.

2. Human Oversight

All content published on Plenum must be:

written
reviewed
edited
and finally approved by the author

AI technologies:

May not have author status
May not independently publish content
May not make editorial decisions

Final responsibility for the accuracy, context, tone, and legality of the content always rests with the author.

3. Permitted Scope of AI Tool Application

The use of AI technology on Plenum is permitted exclusively for the following purposes:

3.1 Permitted Uses

AI tools may be used for:

Assistance in analyzing large amounts of data
Creating illustrative visuals and graphics
Generating suggested titles and headlines
Proofreading and linguistic text correction
Structuring text drafts
Summarizing extensive documents and reports

In all cases, the author must:

Adjust the style and context
Confirm the accuracy of the information
Verify the content

4. Mandatory Labeling of AI Content

4.1 Textual Content

Content created with significant assistance from AI tools must be clearly labeled, for example:Content created with the assistance of artificial intelligence.Labeling is mandatory when AI has an active role in:

Analytical data processing
Generating larger portions of text
Structuring content

4.2 Visual Content

All visual materials generated via AI models (e.g., Midjourney, DALL-E, and similar tools) must contain a clear notice, for example:Illustration generated by artificial intelligence.AI-generated visuals must not:

Be used in a context that could lead the reader into error
Depict real persons in a deceptive manner
Simulate real events as authentic photographs

5. Limitations and Prohibitions

Plenum.ba prohibits the use of AI tools for:

Automatic generation of news without human processing
Creating content that may harm the reputation of individuals or institutions
Generation of disinformation, fake quotes, or invented sources
Imitation of real persons without their consent
Production of content on sensitive political, security, or social topics without rigorous fact-checking

AI can never be the sole source of information.

6. Accuracy, Responsibility, and Fact-Checking

All AI-generated or AI-assisted content is subject to the same standards as other journalistic content:

Adherence to the ethical code
Compliance with the laws of BiH
Mandatory fact-checking
Verification of sources

Errors resulting from the use of AI tools are treated as authorial errors and are subject to the Plenum.ba Correction Policy.

7. Transparency Toward the Public

Plenum.ba commits to full transparency regarding the use of AI technology. Readers have the right to know:

For what purpose
To what extent
Whether AI was used in the production of content

Transparency is a key element in preserving trust and professional integrity.

8. Reference Framework and Standards

This policy is aligned with the following international standards:

EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) – European Union regulatory framework for the transparent and responsible use of AI technology
Google Search Essentials (Spam Policies) – Google's guidelines on automatically generated content
International Ethical Standards of IFJ and RSF
Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) – standards for transparency in digital journalism

9. Final Provision

Artificial intelligence on Plenum represents a tool, not an author.Its role is:

Improving the quality of content
Increasing work efficiency
Supporting human journalists

AI never replaces:

Editorial responsibility
Human judgment and contextual understanding
Professional ethics

Freedom. Responsibility. Truth.

Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

1. Introduction

2. Human Oversight

3. Permitted Scope of AI Tool Application

4. Mandatory Labeling of AI Content

5. Limitations and Prohibitions

6. Accuracy, Responsibility, and Fact-Checking

7. Transparency Toward the Public

8. Reference Framework and Standards

9. Final Provision

Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

1. Introduction

2. Human Oversight

3. Permitted Scope of AI Tool Application

3.1 Permitted Uses

4. Mandatory Labeling of AI Content

4.1 Textual Content

4.2 Visual Content

5. Limitations and Prohibitions

6. Accuracy, Responsibility, and Fact-Checking

7. Transparency Toward the Public

8. Reference Framework and Standards

9. Final Provision

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