AI Disclosure and Ethics

AI Disclosure and Ethics Charter

1. The Human Mandate

All strategic conclusions and reflections are based on human judgment. We do not publish raw AI output.

• AI is not an author at The Human Datum. Jens Koester alone is responsible for all conclusions and projections.
• We check all AI-generated data, citations, and historical facts. This prevents "hallucinations" in our intelligence.

2. Augmented Research & Synthesis

Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI serve as research assistants in our process. We apply them in the following ways:

• Data Synthesis: Processing vast amounts of technological signals to identify patterns.
• Structural Editing: Refining the clarity and flow of complex intellectual arguments.
• We ensure clear translations of philosophy for our global audience.

3. Synthetic Visuals & Media

Generative AI conceptualizes many of the visual elements presented on this site.

• We employ AI to develop visual concepts that standard photography cannot capture.
• We label all AI-generated images with metadata or captions indicating 'AI-Conceptualized.'

4. Data Sovereignty & Privacy

We do not share private subscriber data with public AI models. Research is conducted within secure environments to protect our community's privacy.

5. Intellectual Lineage & Source Integrity

An insight's value depends on the quality of its origin. To keep high integrity, we follow these rules:

• When possible, we link to original research, official filings, or primary data. We avoid secondhand news to reduce third-party bias.
• All external links add context. We never use "clickbait" or redirects that affect the reading experience.
• We credit the sources of our ideas. If a concept comes from another thinker, we cite and link to them. This helps The Human Datum stay part of a larger, open discussion.

This charter is reviewed quarterly to adapt to the evolving capabilities of generative technology. Last updated: January 2026.