Draft for editorial review: The principles below describe the standards NextNow intends to implement. They should not be read as a claim that every supporting workflow has already been finalized.
Accuracy and Verification
Factual claims should be supported by reliable evidence and reviewed in proportion to their significance. Direct quotations must be traceable to recordings, transcripts or contemporaneous notes.
Sourcing and Attribution
Sources should be identified whenever possible. Anonymous sourcing requires heightened editorial review and a clear reason that the information cannot be attributed publicly.
Corrections
Substantive corrections should be disclosed on the affected article. Minor typographical changes that do not alter meaning may be corrected without a formal note.
Conflicts and Contributor Disclosures
Contributors should disclose financial, professional or personal relationships that could reasonably affect a reader’s understanding of their work.
Sponsored Content and Affiliate Links
Paid partnerships must be clearly labeled. Advertising relationships do not determine NextNow’s independent editorial coverage.
AI-Assisted Workflows
NextNow may use AI-assisted tools for research organization, transcription, editing support, workflow support or data processing. AI must not be represented as a human reporter. Fabricated quotations and sourcing are prohibited. Factual claims require verification, and contributors remain responsible for their work. Significant AI-generated visual content should be disclosed where appropriate.
Images and Review Methodology
Final image, fact-checking, product-review and disclosure procedures remain under editorial review and will be documented before launch.