We at Metro Voice News respect and protect the privacy of our users. Terms and conditions for using this website are also listed below.
Privacy Policy
What information do we collect from our users and how do we collect it?
First: this site does not collect personally identifiable information about individuals except when specifically and knowingly provided by such individuals, for instance, when purchasing a subscription to newspaper or classified advertising.
In particular, when purchasing a subscription or a classified, you must provide contact information (like name, e-mail and shipping address) and may provide financial information (like credit card number, expiration date) to be used for billing purposes and to fill customers’ orders. If the company has trouble processing an order, this contact information is used to get in touch with you.
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Copyright Claims
If you believe that your work (content or pictures) or the work of a third party of which you are legally entitled or obligated to act has been published in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, please file a “Copyright Infringement Notice” with Metro Voice news. This notice should be in writing and include the following:
- A statement that you have identified content or pictures on metrovoicenews.com that you believe infringes your copyright;
- Description of the copyrighted work that you think has been infringed. Please include the type of work and any relevant details, including title and date of publication, as applicable;
- The country, or countries, to which your copyright applies;
- A detailed description of how the copyrighted material has been infringed;
- Description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on our site, including a URL and screenshot;
- Your contact information, including address, phone number, and email address;
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted work is not authorized by the copyright owner and is not otherwise permitted by law;
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or an authorized representative to act on the copyright owner’s behalf; and
- A signature can be either electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner.
The complaint should be mailed:
Send correspondence to:
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Attention: Copyright Notice
PO BOX 1114
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Phone: +1-816-524-4522
Email: Dwight@metrovoicenews.com
Include responses to items 1-9 in your email.
If you are not sure whether there has been an infringement of your copyright or about your rights in the material, it is prudent that you seek legal advice before reporting the claim to Metro Voice Christian News. This “notice and takedown” procedure is governed by statute. There could be harmful consequences if you, intentionally or unintentionally, allege copyright infringement or report material to metrovoicenews.com in bad faith. Additionally, metrovoicenews.com may, in appropriate circumstances and its sole discretion, disable, cancel, and may take other reasonable steps relating to the accounts of users who may be repeat infringers.
Metro Voice Newspaper Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in News Production
Overview
Metro Voice Newspaper embraces the responsible integration of artificial intelligence tools while maintaining the highest standards of journalistic integrity. These guidelines align with emerging industry standards and academic research in the field of AI journalism.
Permitted Uses of AI
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Research Assistance
- Data collection and analysis
- Background research compilation
- Fact verification support
- Translation services
- Transcription of interviews and recordings
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Content Enhancement and Production
- Grammar and style checking
- Headline optimization
- Story organization suggestions and outline production
- Content recommendations
- The creation of “best of lists”, sports stats and other data-driven information.
Editorial Standards and Oversight
As outlined by Columbia Journalism School’s AI initiative, all AI-generated content must undergo rigorous human editorial review. Metro Voice maintains complete editorial control over all published content, following the principle that AI serves as a tool to augment, not replace, human editorial oversight.
Verification and Accuracy
Following Associated Press guidelines, Metro Voice commits to:
- Verifying all AI-sourced information through traditional journalistic methods
- Maintaining transparency about AI use in content production
- Ensuring accuracy through human editorial oversight
- Cross-referencing AI-generated content with reliable sources
Academic Partnerships
Metro Voice may actively engage with the guidelines of academic institutions studying AI in journalism, including:
- Northwestern University’s Buffett Institute for ethical AI implementation
- Reuters Institute at Oxford University for AI research in news production
- University of Wisconsin’s Center for Journalism Ethics for ethical guidelines development
Legal Compliance and Disclaimer
Metro Voice’s use of its AI assistant “Luke” adheres to all applicable copyright laws and fair use guidelines. The newspaper reserves the right to:
- Use AI tools for research and content enhancement and creation
- Modify these guidelines as AI technology evolves
- Partner with universities and research institutions exploring AI in journalism
Quality Control
Following JEA guidelines, Metro Voice maintains:
- Human oversight of all AI-assisted content
- Regular evaluation of AI tools and their effectiveness
- Continuous training for staff on AI best practices
- Clear documentation of AI use in content production
Transparency
Metro Voice commits to:
- Maintaining transparency about AI use in our newsroom
- Regular updates to these guidelines as industry standards evolve
- Open communication with readers about our AI practices
- Collaboration with industry leaders and academic institutions in developing AI best practices
These guidelines demonstrate Metro Voice’s commitment to responsible AI integration while maintaining journalistic integrity and quality. They may be updated as AI technology and industry standards evolve.
As an example of the use of AI, this AI notice was produced with the assistance of Luke, our AI assistant, with human editorial oversight.