Last updated: September 29, 2026
Safely Clever publishes explainers, reviews, guides and news analysis about AI safety. Because people may use our content to make decisions about the tools they trust, the products they build and the policies they support, we hold ourselves to clear standards. This page explains them.
Our mission
To explain AI safety in plain English and help people use AI smartly and safely, with accuracy and independence and without hype.
Sourcing standards
- Primary sources first. We base factual claims on primary sources wherever possible: laws and official government documents, company policies and system cards, product documentation, standards, and peer-reviewed or widely cited research.
- Link to evidence. When we make a specific factual claim, we link to or name the source so readers can verify it.
- No fabrication. We never invent statistics, quotes, studies, sources or expert credentials. If we can’t verify a claim, we don’t publish it as fact.
- Claims vs. evidence. We distinguish between what a company or government says, what has been independently verified, and what remains uncertain or disputed.
- Dates matter. AI products and rules change quickly. We state when information was checked, especially for product settings, legal deadlines and policy details.
How we review AI tools
Our AI tool safety reviews assess privacy and data controls, content safety, accuracy, account security, transparency, agent and integration controls, and protections for younger users. We combine official documentation with hands-on checks of real settings, record the date and plan tested, and update reviews when significant changes occur. We do not accept payment, free upgrades or other incentives in exchange for coverage or ratings. Our full step-by-step process, including the limits of our testing, is described in How We Test AI Tools.
News and analysis
Our AI risk and policy coverage and weekly lab safety roundups aim to explain what happened, why it matters and what is still unknown. We identify the type of development (for example, a binding law, a proposal or a company announcement), avoid sensational framing, and try to represent significant perspectives fairly, including disagreement among experts.
Use of AI tools
We cover AI, and we use it. AI tools may help us with research, summarizing long documents, outlining and drafting. Every published article is reviewed by a human editor who checks facts against sources and is responsible for the final content. We do not publish AI-generated text without human review, and we never use AI to fabricate sources, quotes or experiences.
Independence and conflicts of interest
- Our editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial relationship.
- We currently do not run advertising or affiliate links. If that changes, sponsored content will be clearly labeled, affiliate links will be disclosed on the pages where they appear, and neither will influence our reviews or recommendations.
- If a writer has a relationship with a company they cover, we will disclose it or assign the story to someone else.
Corrections and updates
We make mistakes, and when we do, we fix them promptly and transparently.
- Minor fixes (typos, broken links, formatting) are corrected without a note.
- Factual corrections that change the meaning of a claim are made in the text and noted at the end of the article with the date of the correction.
- Updates to reflect new developments are marked with an “Updated” date.
To report an error, please use our contact page and include the page URL, the claim in question and, if possible, a source.
Not professional advice
Our content is for general information and education. It is not legal, financial, medical or professional security advice. See our disclaimer for details.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy or our coverage, get in touch. You can also learn more about Safely Clever.