The Dupree Report is an independent news publication. Every story we publish is reported, reviewed, and approved by a human editor. That will never change.
Artificial intelligence is part of how we work. We believe you deserve to know exactly what that means.
The Dupree Report operates without the staff, budget, or institutional backing of legacy newsrooms. AI tools allow us to research faster, draft more efficiently, and produce more stories without sacrificing the editorial standards that define this publication.
We use AI the same way a reporter might use a research assistant, a fact-checker, or a copy editor — as a tool in service of better journalism, not a replacement for it.
Research. AI helps us identify and surface relevant source material — news reports, government statements, official data, and expert analysis — across multiple sources simultaneously. Every source surfaced by AI is independently verified by our editorial team before it appears in print.
Drafting. AI assists in producing first drafts based on verified source material and TDR’s editorial framework. These drafts are structured around our Smart Brevity format and written to our house style standards.
Production. AI assists with word count management, metadata generation, SEO fields, and social copy — the production tasks that consume editorial time without adding editorial value.
Fact-checking support. AI helps flag sourcing gaps, inconsistencies between claims and source material, and potential framing issues before a story reaches final review.
AI does not make editorial decisions. It does not determine what stories we cover, what angle we take, or what conclusions we draw. It does not approve stories for publication. It does not replace source verification, independent reporting, or editorial judgment.
Every story published by The Dupree Report has been reviewed, edited, and approved by Wayne Dupree, founder and editor-in-chief, before it goes live. If a story does not meet our sourcing standards, it does not run — regardless of how it was produced.
TDR uses Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic. Claude assists with research, drafting, and production tasks under direct editorial supervision. Claude does not have access to TDR’s publishing systems and cannot publish content independently.
We chose Claude because of Anthropic’s public commitments to AI safety, transparency, and responsible deployment — values that align with TDR’s own editorial mission.
Before any story is published, it must meet TDR’s Story Selection Filter:
AI does not change this standard. It helps us apply it faster.
We are disclosing this because we believe readers have a right to know how their news is produced. The use of AI in journalism is widespread and growing. Publications that use it without disclosure are not serving their readers well.
The Dupree Report’s commitment is Truth Over Spin — and that commitment begins with being honest about how we work.
If you have questions about our AI use or editorial process, contact us at [email protected].
Last updated: April 2026