Editorial Policy & AI Disclosure

Caviar West Village is committed to transparency. This page explains how we report, how we use AI, and how we handle corrections.

Editorial Process

Every story and column moves through four stages:

1. Source verification: Each claim is confirmed by at least two independent sources where possible.
2. First draft: AI-assisted drafting (large language models) is used to accelerate reporting and improve coverage breadth.
3. Editor review: A named editor reviews every piece for accuracy, tone, and originality before publication.
4. Publish + update: Stories are updated as new information becomes available; material corrections are logged in the «Corrections» section below.

How We Use AI

We use GPT-4-class large language models to draft early versions of news write-ups for speed and consistency. No article is published without human editor review. Facts, names, dates, numbers, and quotes are always verified by a human before publication.

Our AI use is bounded — we will never:

• Fabricate sources; all citations point to real documents, interviews, or reports.
• Manufacture quotes from real people.
• Substitute AI judgment for editorial judgment — opinion columns reflect the named columnist’s own voice, edited by humans.

Author Identity

Every piece is bylined by a named writer or editor with a stated bio and area of expertise. Author profiles are listed in the Authors directory.

Corrections

If we identify a material error in a story, we append a clearly labeled «Correction» note at the bottom of the piece, summarize the change, and date-stamp it. To report an error, write to info@elephantny.com.

Advertising & Sponsorships

Sponsored content is always clearly labeled «Sponsored» at the top of the piece. Editorial coverage is independent of advertisers.

Contact

For feedback, correction requests, or press inquiries: info@elephantny.com