AI Image Usage Policy

AI Image Usage Policy

Earn News is committed to the highest standards of journalistic accuracy and transparency in all published content. Recognizing the growing use of Artificial Intelligence in visual content generation, we have established this policy to ensure complete clarity regarding the sources of our imagery.

1. Transparency and Mandatory Disclosure

Any image substantially generated or modified using Artificial Intelligence tools (such as Gemini, Midjourney, DALL-E) must be clearly and mandatorily disclosed by adhering to the following:

  • Mandatory Caption: A direct and clear caption must be placed beneath the image to indicate its source.
  • Approved Disclosure Formula: **"AI-Generated Image"** or **"Generated by AI"**.
  • Tool Attribution (Optional): The name of the specific AI model may be added if relevant to the report's context (e.g., "AI-Generated Image: Gemini").

2. Permissible Context of Use

AI-generated imagery is allowed only within two specific scopes:

  • Conceptual Imagery: Used to illustrate abstract ideas or concepts that cannot be realistically photographed (e.g., the future of technology, digital emotions), primarily in deep analytical articles.
  • Abstract Visual Elements: Used to enhance articles aesthetically, provided their purpose is illustrative, not documentary.

3. Absolute Prohibitions (Red Lines)

The use of AI-generated imagery is strictly prohibited in the following cases:

  • Documentary Misrepresentation: Prohibited from being used to represent real events, locations, or people in a way that might mislead the reader into believing the image is a factual photographic documentation or an actual event photo.
  • Breaking News and Factual Reports: Must not be used as primary or supporting visuals in breaking news reports or stories requiring direct, factual documentation.
  • Ethical Violations: AI-generated images must adhere to the same journalistic ethics standards as original content (refraining from offensive, defamatory, or copyright-infringing material).

4. Scope and Responsibility

This policy applies to all platforms and articles affiliated with Earn News, including blog posts and promotional content. The Editorial Team bears full responsibility for the accurate assessment of every AI-generated image to ensure its compliance with this policy.