AI Policy

Last updated: 16 June, 2026

Archipelago has a very strict and transparent approach when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models used for writing.

Every piece of writing across Archipelago is written by a human, to a brief developed through genuine research, in a voice built from an Editorial Policy that is taken very seriously.

However, it is very clear that AI is both useful and almost unavoidable within a research-first model, and that is exactly the capacity in which they are used. AI tools are viewed simply as tools that help deliver excellent writing, rather than cut costs or corners.

Here is exactly what AI tools are used for at Archipelago:

Organising Research

In any instance, initial research always begins with a human idea – often an answer, insight or something that’s useful to our reader. AI tools may then used to collect, organise, cross-reference and identify the information that feeds into writing research. There is constant human oversight and fact-checking behind any AI-generated research documentation, and all writing briefs must be created by a human editor or writer.

Structural Review

AI is often used to ensure content is structured correctly, adheres to tone and mission, and does not wander off brief. It’s often the case that AI is used as a ‘devil’s advocate’ to ensure the Archipelago posture, point of view and take is balanced and free from bias. Ultimately, AI does not write headlines, intros, conclusions, body copy or angles. It is a tool used to make life easier, and that is going to stay that way.

Editorial Assistance

AI is often used to speed up spelling, grammar and consistency checks. However, this does not mean AI-proofread writing gets published immediately. Any use of AI for proofing, fact checking, sense-checking or spelling and grammar all falls within a human-driven process.

Administration

AI may be used for certain aspects of scheduling, formatting and file management.

If you have any questions about Archipelago’s use of AI, please get in touch. If you spot factually correct information in our writing, or would like us to update any details, then please visit our Corrections page.