Live Science introduces new editorial standards and AI policy to ensure transparent, rigorous science reporting for curious readers.

Live Science unveiled new editorial standards and an AI policy on Friday to guide its science coverage.

The outlet said the documents outline how stories are chosen, written and edited, and how artificial‑intelligence tools are used in the newsroom. The move follows growing calls for clarity around digital content creation.

Key components of the standards

According to the publication, the standards cover four main areas:

• Criteria for selecting topics that affect everyday life
• Procedures for drafting and fact‑checking articles
• Editorial review steps to ensure accuracy and balance
• Rules governing the use of AI for research, drafting and image generation

Senior editorial staff said the framework is designed to keep reporting “rigorous, accessible and trustworthy.” The AI policy requires that any machine‑generated text be clearly labeled and that human editors verify every claim before publication.

Impact on readers and contributors

The changes aim to give readers confidence that the science news they receive meets high journalistic standards. Contributors are instructed to follow the same checklist, ensuring consistency across the outlet’s global network of reporters.

Live Science added that the standards will be reviewed annually and updated as technology and scientific practice evolve.