Editorial Guidelines

Last updated

AI Mower News is committed to accurate, fair, and independent coverage of the robotic lawn mower industry. These guidelines govern every piece of content we publish.

Story Selection

We cover stories that matter to robotic mower owners, buyers, and professionals. Our editorial team selects stories based on:

  • Impact: Does this news affect how people buy, use, or maintain robotic mowers?
  • Timeliness: Is this new information the industry needs to know?
  • Independence: Can we cover this without conflicts of interest?
  • Depth: Can we add value beyond the original source?

We do not publish press releases verbatim. All manufacturer announcements are rewritten with independent analysis and context.

⭐ Review Methodology

Our mower reviews and ratings are based on:

No manufacturer can pay for a higher score. No dealer relationship influences our rankings.

Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Editorial staff have no financial stake in any robotic mower company
  • Commercial relationships, sponsorships and dealer-directory participation are structurally separated from editorial decisions
  • All content is independently produced by our editorial team
  • We do not use affiliate links or earn product-sale commissions
  • We run no display advertising. Dealers and brands that pay for directory listings or sponsorships receive no preferential editorial treatment

✏️ Corrections Policy

We take accuracy seriously. If we make a factual error:

  • We correct it promptly and transparently
  • Corrections are noted at the top of the article with a date stamp
  • The original error is preserved in strikethrough for transparency
  • Significant corrections are noted in our next newsletter

To report an error: [email protected]

Data Freshness & Spec Verification

Every mower’s spec page carries its own Claim Ledger — a note showing exactly which source we checked its numbers against, and when. Look for the green box above the specifications table.

Site-wide audit last run: 21 Sep 2026. As of that date, all 101 mower listings on the site have a verified Claim Ledger. (We also removed 14 listings that turned out to describe models we could not confirm exist — see the audit log.) Manufacturers change specs, discontinue models, and update prices, so a listing can go stale between audits. If a number looks wrong, tell us and we’ll recheck it.

AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Some of our news articles use AI-assisted research and drafting tools. All AI-generated content is:

  • Reviewed and fact-checked by our editorial team
  • Rewritten to meet our editorial voice and quality standards
  • Published under the “AI Mow” byline to distinguish from human-authored pieces
  • Subject to the same editorial guidelines as all other content

Last updated: 18 September 2026 — These guidelines are reviewed quarterly.