AI Policy

Last updated: 16 June, 2026

Archipelago recognises both the significant benefits and the serious risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Unchecked or poorly supervised use of generative AI can produce inaccurate, misleading, unverified or potentially harmful information, particularly in travel publishing where incorrect details can directly affect readers' decisions and experiences.

At the same time, AI and large language models can be valuable tools when used responsibly. They have played an important role in making Archipelago possible as an independent publication, supporting research, information discovery, organisation, summarisation and other time-intensive parts of the publishing process.

Archipelago therefore treats artificial intelligence as a tool, not an authority.

How AI Is Used

AI tools may be used to assist with tasks including:

  • Research and information discovery

  • Summarising and organising source material

  • Developing outlines and article structures

  • Drafting and editing assistance

  • Administrative and scheduling tasks

  • Data organisation and analysis

  • Identifying areas requiring further research or verification

  • Improving efficiency across editorial and business operations

Editorial Oversight

The use of AI does not replace independent judgement, original research, editorial oversight or human responsibility.

All material published by Archipelago remains subject to human review and editorial approval. Information produced or assisted by AI is checked, edited and verified as appropriate before publication, and AI-generated output is not treated as a reliable factual source in its own right.

Responsibility for published material always remains with Archipelago, regardless of which tools were used during its production.

Archipelago remains committed to ensuring that published content is accurate, useful, transparent and produced to the editorial standards set out elsewhere on the website.

Questions and Corrections

If you have a question about Archipelago's use of artificial intelligence, please get in touch.

If you identify information that may be inaccurate or outdated, or would like to request a correction or update relating to your business, please visit the Corrections page.