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Beyond the headlines
Read IPSO's February newsletter looking ahead to our forthcoming webinar: Forewarned & forearmed – editorial standards in the age of AI
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Does AI-generated content change editorial standards?
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly familiar part of newsroom workflows. As IPSO’s Standards Policy Officer, Elizabeth Steigenberger explains, this is bringing new opportunities, but also new questions about sourcing, accuracy and transparency
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IPSO webinar: Forewarned & forearmed – editorial standards in the age of AI
Join IPSO’s expert webinar on AI misinformation, responsible AI use, and the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and public trust: Tuesday, 24 March at midday
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Recent rulings
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03574-25 Parsons v watfordobserver.co.uk
Alan Parsons complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that watfordobserver.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy), Clause 2 (Privacy) and Clause 4 (Intrusion into grief or shock) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Watford man in court over 'dozens of indecent images of kids'” published on 30 April 2025.
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03162-25 Humphreys v The Sun
Daniel Humphreys complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that a journalist acting on behalf of The Sun breached Clause 3 (Harassment) of the Editors’ Code of Practice on 22 July 2025.
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Resolution Statement – 03148-25 Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit v dailymail.co.uk
Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation that dailymail.co.uk breached Clause 1 (Accuracy) of the Editors’ Code of Practice in an article headlined “Critics demand Labour to scrap its £700m taxpayer-funded electric car grant as EVs fail to sell and transport minister admits she doesn't own one”, published on 14 July 2025.
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