Thesis
Verify AI news and tool launches by (1) following links to the primary source, (2) using sites that publish editorial standards and a correction policy, and (3) distinguishing primary from secondary sources so you can cite and act safely.
Time box: 5–10 minutes per item when you need to verify
For each claim you might act on: find primary link (2 min) → check site standards (2 min) → note correction channel (1 min) → use primary URL for decisions (1 min). Don’t verify everything—only items you’ll cite or act on.
Four-step verification framework
- Find the primary source: Every claim or “launch” should link to an official blog, repo, or announcement. If the aggregator doesn’t link, treat it as unverified.
- Check the site’s standards: Does the site explain how it selects and summarizes? (e.g. RadarAI’s editorial standards).
- Check correction policy: Is there a clear way to report errors and see how they’re fixed? (e.g. RadarAI’s correction policy).
- Use primary for decisions: When you act (prototype, migrate, cite), use the primary source URL, not the aggregator’s summary page.
Primary vs secondary sources
| Type | Examples | Use for verification |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Official blog post, repo README, product changelog, press release from the company | Yes—cite and link when making decisions |
| Secondary | News article, aggregator summary, social post summarizing the launch | Use to discover; then follow to primary to verify |
Who this is for
Anyone who wants to trust AI news enough to act on it: builders, researchers, and decision-makers who need to cite or rely on what they read.
Why verification matters
Summaries and aggregators can misattribute or oversimplify. Checking the original post or announcement reduces the risk of acting on wrong or outdated information.
What to look for
- Source links: Every summary should link to the primary source (blog, repo, announcement).
- Editorial standards: The site explains how it selects and summarizes (e.g. RadarAI’s).
- Correction policy: A clear way to report errors and see how they’re fixed (e.g. RadarAI’s).
Copyable template (for your own notes)
## Verification — [Claim or item] **Primary source:** [URL] **Site standards:** [Yes/No — link to editorial standards] **Correction policy:** [Yes/No — link] **Use for decision:** Primary URL = [ ]
Checklist: Do / Don’t
- Do: Follow the link to the primary source before citing or acting; prefer sites that publish standards and correction policy; use the primary URL (not the aggregator page) when you document a decision.
- Don’t: Cite a summary without checking the primary; assume “it’s on the internet” means verified; skip verification for items you’ll prototype or ship on.
Boundaries and exceptions
This guide is for builders and decision-makers who need to trust what they act on. If you’re only reading for awareness (no citation, no product decision), a quick skim may be enough. If the primary source is paywalled, the link still confirms origin—use the summary for orientation and the link when you have access. For legal or compliance-critical claims, follow your organization’s verification policy in addition to this framework.
How RadarAI supports verification
RadarAI links every item to its primary source, publishes editorial standards and correction policy, and does not present others’ work as its own.
FAQ
What if the primary source is behind a paywall?
The link still confirms the claim’s origin. Use the summary for orientation and the link to verify or dig deeper when you have access.
How do I report an error on RadarAI?
See our Correction policy and contact the email listed there with the URL and suggested fix.
Quotable summary
Verify AI news and tool launches by following links to the primary source, using sites that publish editorial standards and a correction policy, and citing the primary source when you act. RadarAI links every item to its primary source and publishes standards and correction policy for transparency.