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At Story Warren, we recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance certain aspects of our operations, particularly in marketing and data management. At the same time, we are committed to preserving the authenticity, creativity, and originality of the content we publish. To balance these priorities, we have established the following guidelines regarding the use of AI in our publishing process:
1. Encouraged Uses of AI:
- Marketing and Promotion:
AI may be used to create marketing materials, generate social media content, analyze audience engagement, and optimize advertising campaigns. - Data Management and Administrative Tasks:
AI tools may be employed for metadata generation, customer insights, inventory tracking, and other administrative functions to improve operational efficiency.
2. Limitations on AI in Creative Content:
- Prohibition of AI-Generated Creative Work:
Any manuscripts, articles, poetry, or other creative content submitted for publication must be the original work of human authors. The use of AI to generate or significantly contribute to the creative process of content intended for publication is not permitted. - Editing with AI Tools:
Authors may use AI tools for minor tasks, such as grammar checks or formatting, but the final work must reflect the author’s own voice, ideas, and creative input. AI must not replace or substantially alter the author’s original content.
3. Author Verification:
Authors submitting work for publication may be required to certify that their submission is primarily their own work and that any use of AI tools complies with this policy.
4. Editorial Process:
Story Warren may use AI tools for administrative or efficiency purposes in the editorial process (e.g., grammar checking, plagiarism detection), but these tools will not be used for substantive content creation or rewriting.
5. Violations and Consequences:
If it is determined that AI was used in violation of this policy, Story Warren reserves the right to reject the submission, terminate associated agreements, or take other actions to ensure adherence to our publishing standards.
6. Commitment to Creativity and Innovation:
While we value the efficiencies AI brings to certain areas of our operations, we remain dedicated to fostering human creativity and storytelling. This policy ensures that published works reflect the genuine artistry of human authors, while leveraging AI’s strengths in non-creative domains.
7. Policy Review and Updates:
As AI technologies and their applications continue to evolve, Story Warren reserves the right to periodically review and update this policy to align with industry best practices and our mission.