Editorial Guidelines

These guidelines explain how the A Newsroom selects topics, uses sources, and publishes news and insights. Our goal is to provide clear, reliable updates about our industry without overclaiming, exaggerating, or hiding how the content is produced.

Purpose of Our Coverage

The A Newsroom focuses on practical, business-relevant updates for customers, partners, and stakeholders.

We prioritize:

  • Developments that may affect strategy, risk, regulation, or technology choices.
  • Trends that are likely to matter over months and years, not just hype cycles.
  • Clear explanations over sensational headlines.

What We Cover (and What We Don't)

We primarily cover:

  • Official announcements from vendors, regulators, and standards bodies.
  • Market trends, technology shifts, and notable product changes.
  • Analysis of how these developments may impact organizations like A.

We generally do not cover:

  • Rumors, unverified leaks, or anonymous tips.
  • Personal gossip or non-professional controversies.
  • Content that is primarily promotional without informational value.

Sources & Verification

We aim to base every article on clearly identifiable sources such as:

  • Official company announcements and documentation
  • Regulatory filings and government publications
  • Research reports from reputable firms
  • Coverage by established news and industry outlets

Whenever possible, we link directly to the underlying source in the "Sources" section of each article so readers can review the original material.

When information is uncertain, early, or evolving, we say so explicitly and avoid stating speculative claims as facts.

Use of Automation & AI

The A Newsroom is powered by automated editorial workflows operated in partnership with FreshNews.ai.

Automation is used to:

  • Watch a large number of trusted sources for relevant updates
  • Summarize key facts into short, readable briefings
  • Maintain a consistent publishing cadence

We apply clear editorial rules to keep coverage factual, avoid clickbait, and distinguish between factual reporting and analysis.

We do not knowingly publish:

  • Fabricated quotes or sources
  • Content scraped from unknown or low-quality sites
  • Sensational or misleading headlines that misrepresent the article

Sponsorships & Conflicts of Interest

From time to time, A may publish sponsored content or highlight partners.

When coverage is sponsored or part of a paid program, it will be:

  • Clearly labeled as such (for example, "Sponsored" or "Partner Content")
  • Written to be informative and transparent about the relationship

Sponsored content does not change how we describe facts. We avoid making claims that cannot be supported by the underlying data or sources.

Corrections, Updates & Removals

Information can change quickly. When we learn that an article needs a correction or significant update, we:

  • Update the article text to reflect the new information
  • Adjust the "Last updated" timestamp
  • Add an editor's note when the change is meaningful to understanding the story

In rare cases where content is clearly inaccurate, misleading, or inappropriate, we may unpublish or substantially rewrite it.

Readers can request a correction or raise a concern using the "Report an issue with this article" link that appears on each story.

News vs. Insights & Opinions

Our content includes both:

  • News briefs – concise summaries of recent developments, focused on facts and direct implications.
  • Insights / Opinion pieces – longer analyses that interpret events, highlight patterns, or express a perspective.

We label insights and opinion content clearly so readers can distinguish reporting ("what happened") from commentary ("what it might mean").

Reader Feedback

We welcome feedback about our coverage, sources, and tone.

If you:

  • Spot a potential error
  • Believe important context is missing
  • Have questions about how we covered a particular topic

please use the feedback or "Report an issue" links on any article, or contact us through the details on our Contact page. We review all feedback and use it to improve the newsroom over time.