At Balochistan Dispatch, we recognize the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve newsroom efficiency while maintaining that editorial responsibility always rests with human journalists and editors.

AI tools may be used to assist with research, transcription, translation, data analysis, headline suggestions, grammar improvements, and other editorial support tasks. However, AI-generated content is never published without human review, verification, and editorial approval.

We do not rely on AI as a primary source of facts. All information, quotations, images, and claims generated or assisted by AI are independently verified before publication.

When AI-generated or AI-enhanced images, audio, video, or other media are used in our content, we will clearly label them whenever doing so is necessary to avoid misleading our audience.

Our journalists are prohibited from using AI to fabricate interviews, create misleading content, manipulate evidence, or produce deceptive or plagiarized material. AI must never be used in a way that compromises accuracy, fairness, transparency, or public trust.

We respect copyright, privacy, and applicable laws when using AI technologies and strive to protect confidential sources and sensitive information.

As AI technology continues to evolve, Balochistan Dispatch will regularly review and update this policy to reflect emerging best practices, legal requirements, and ethical standards in journalism.