Sydney, 1 August 2024 – Man of Many, Australia’s leading men’s lifestyle publication, is proud to announce its membership in the 100 Percent Human initiative. This move aligns with the publication’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity and transparency, particularly in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism.
In 2024, Man of Many published its Responsible Artificial Intelligence Usage & Disclosure Policy, highlighting the publication’s dedication to ethical AI practices. While AI tools are not explicitly banned in the Man of Many newsroom, the policy ensures that all content meets the stringent standards of accuracy, originality, and human oversight before being published to manofmany.com.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence Usage & Disclosure Policy
As an independent publication that prioritises engaging, first-person journalism and reporting, Man of Many has implemented strict policies regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI tools are not explicitly banned within the Man of Many newsroom, the publication’s team of reporters, editors, video and social media producers are bound by the rules detailed in this policy.
As demonstrated across industries, the use of AI software may enable staff members to work fast, more efficiently and with greater creativity. These tools can often simplify menial or time-consuming tasks, providing enhanced efficiency for administrative purposes, concept ideation or story backgrounding. With technology and innovation core to the Man of Many business, having a firm understanding and actionable knowledge of ethical AI capabilities is critical to the ongoing development of the contemporary newsroom.
Man of Many acknowledges that modern journalism is evolving and embracing new technologies is pivotal, however, that does not negate the publication’s accountability. The publication remains committed to ensuring that all written and visual content meets the Man of Many standards of editorial ethics, integrity and transparency. As such, all Man of Many employees are subject to the following AI rules:
Reporting & Written Content
Man of Many believes that accurate, realistic and human-led reporting is critical to the ongoing success of the wider publishing industry and a vital resource in the fight against misinformation. As such, no written AI will be published on Man of Many, with all journalists required to produce original reporting for every piece.
Journalists may implement AI tools for the purposes of research, transcription, formatting or ideation. However, this will not feature in the final published work unless explicitly disclosed. As per the existing Man of Many editorial policy, a human editor will always proofread and fact-check written content prior to publication.
Images
Man of Many will avoid publishing life-like AI-generated images on-site unless explicitly disclosed. AI-generative tools may be used for the purposes of image resizing, alt-tag naming conventions and curation.
Disclosure
Man of Many understands and acknowledges the role of AI tools in the modern newsroom is developing rapidly. Under the stipulated guidelines, Man of Many journalists are permitted to utilise AI tools for the purposes of ideation, administrative tasks and supporting journalistic functions, however, are not to publish written AI content, unless the pieces centres around the use of AI content. In this instance, the article will be clearly disclosed, and any errors will be clearly flagged. Importantly, all content, written and visual, will be subject to verification and approval by a human editor, ensuring the utmost accuracy, originality and transparency.
Read all of our Editorial Policies & Standards here: https://manofmany.com/editorial-policies
About 100 Percent Human
In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, 100 Percent Human stands as a beacon of authenticity and trust. Founded by technology journalists and independent publishers, this initiative is dedicated to ensuring that the content you read, watch, and hear is crafted by real human experts, not machines.
The initiative’s mission includes highlighting authentic content, educating about AI, uniting independent publishers, and promoting a consistent, trustworthy message. The 100 Percent Human logo signifies quality, real reviews by real experts, and a commitment to fighting misinformation.
For more information about the 100 Percent Human initiative and how to become a member, visit https://100human.com.au.
Contact
For media inquiries, please contact:
Elliott Barsby
Commercial Director, Man of Many
Email: elliott@manofmany.com
Phone: +61 450 122 236
About Man of Many
Man of Many is Australia’s largest men’s lifestyle site, covering the latest in products, culture, and style. Each month, the publication reaches over 2 million readers and 700,000 social followers, primarily between the ages of 25-44. Now, a decade into its journey, Man of Many has grown from a part-time hobby to one of the leading home-grown media brands in the country.
