The Synthetic (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses artificial intelligence responsibly across its website, editorial processes, research workflows, and subscriber services. This AI Usage Policy explains how AI technologies are integrated into our operations, how your data is handled, and the principles guiding our use of AI. By using our website or subscribing to The Synthetic, you acknowledge and accept the practices described below.

We use AI technologies to:

• Support research on global AI investment activity
• Enhance the quality, clarity, and speed of content preparation
• Optimise user experience on our website
• Assist in content formatting, summarisation, and publication workflows
• Improve internal productivity and editorial processes
   

AI tools do not replace human editorial judgment; all published content is reviewed and finalised by human editors.

AI may be used for:

• Drafting, rewriting, or refining article and newsletter text
• Summarising industry reports, funding data, and public information
• Generating headline variations or content outlines
• Editing for grammar, clarity, and cohesion
• Detecting potential inconsistencies or factual gaps
   

Human oversight is always maintained.
All investment commentary or industry insights published in The Synthetic are ultimately reviewed, validated, and approved by human editors.

When interacting with our website or newsletter, certain data may be processed by AI tools, including:

• Subscriber queries or messages
• Survey responses
• Voluntary feedback
• Website search inputs
   

We do not intentionally use AI to process sensitive personal data unless explicitly provided by you.

AI may assist in analysing:

• Website traffic
• User engagement patterns
• Newsletter performance (open/click analytics)
   

This is used to improve service quality and user experience.

We do not use subscriber personal data to train AI models.
Any AI tools we use are provided by established third-party vendors who follow strict data protection standards.

We may use reputable AI platforms and service providers for:

• Content generation and editing
• Newsletter publishing 
• Analytics and optimisation
• Chat-based assistance on the site (if applicable)
   

These services:

• Operate under confidentiality and data protection standards
• Are not permitted to use your personal data to train open models
• Process only the minimum amount of data required
   

We do not sell or provide subscriber data to AI model developers.

AI tools can generate errors, omissions, or outdated information.
Therefore:

• We verify investment-related content to ensure accuracy
• We do not rely solely on AI for factual analysis
• Nothing created by AI is published without human review
   

The Synthetic is not liable for errors arising from AI-generated drafts that have been corrected or replaced during editorial review.

We adhere to the following principles in our AI practices:

• Transparency — Users are informed when AI contributes to content.
• Privacy — Only necessary data is processed; no sale of personal data.
• Accountability — Humans remain responsible for all published content.
• Security — We select AI tools that meet strong data protection standards.
• Integrity — AI is used to support accuracy, not manipulate or mislead.
   

You may request:

• Information about how your data is handled by AI tools
• Deletion or correction of personal data
• Removal of your data from systems where feasible
• Unsubscribing from the newsletter at any time
   

For any request, contact us at: ops@syntheticglobal.ai

We may update this policy periodically to reflect:

• New AI technologies 
• Changes in our editorial process
• Evolving regulatory requirements
   

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.