AI & Technology Policy
Our commitment to human-driven journalism
Our Core Commitment
Every article published by The Three is written, reported, and edited by humans. We do not use artificial intelligence or large language models to generate our journalism.
We believe that meaningful journalism emerges from human experience, judgment, and accountability. The stories we tell about Bangladesh and South Asia require cultural understanding, ethical reasoning, and the kind of nuanced perspective that only human journalists can provide.
Our readers deserve to know that when they read The Three, they are engaging with work that has been crafted by journalists who stand behind their reporting: People who have conducted interviews, verified facts, and made editorial decisions with full human agency and responsibility.
What We Don't Do
AI and LLM tools are never used for article writing, headline generation, or the creation of any editorial content published under The Three's name. This includes news reporting, analysis, opinion pieces, and arts coverage.
When you read a bylined piece in The Three, it represents the authentic voice and work of that contributor.
We also do not use AI-generated images, illustrations, or other visual content without clear disclosure. We prefer original photography and commissioned artwork whenever possible.
Where Technology May Assist
While our journalism is human-driven, we acknowledge that AI tools may occasionally support our operations in limited, non-editorial capacities. When such tools are used, they serve our journalists rather than replace them.
Research & Discovery
Contributors may use AI tools to assist with initial background research, identify relevant sources, or surface publicly available information. All research is independently verified by human journalists before informing any reporting.
Technical Operations
Our website and publishing infrastructure may incorporate AI-assisted tools for tasks such as search functionality, accessibility features, or spam detection. These tools support the reader experience without influencing editorial content.
Backend Automation
Administrative processes—such as formatting assistance, workflow automation, or data organization—may occasionally be supported by automated tools. These never touch the substance of our journalism.
Transcription Services
Audio and video interviews may be initially transcribed using automated tools, but all transcriptions are reviewed, corrected, and verified by human editors before being used in reporting.
Accountability & Transparency
We are committed to transparency about our practices. If our policies evolve, we will update this page and communicate significant changes to our readers.
Every piece of journalism we publish has a human accountable for it—whether that's the bylined author, an editor, or our editorial leadership. This human accountability is fundamental to the trust between The Three and our readers.
If you ever have questions about our use of technology or wish to report concerns, please reach out to us at editorial@thethree.org.
This policy was last updated in January 2026.