A trustworthy publication makes it possible to identify who is responsible for a story. Readers should be able to find a real publisher, contact information, article dates and understandable author details.

Google News lists clear bylines, publication information, ownership information and contact details among its transparency expectations for news publishers.

Transparency does not guarantee that every article is correct. It gives readers a way to check the work, understand a possible conflict and request a correction.

JournalBits is establishing these practices from the beginning, including an open corrections channel and clear labeling for AI-assisted explainers.

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