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Editorial Guidelines

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We do not publish press releases verbatim.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:

  • Verified specifications from manufacturer documentation
  • Owner performance data collected through our Mower Garage platform
  • Six-Pillar Accountability Standard — our proprietary framework evaluating Safety Transparency, Repair Accessibility, Firmware Integrity, Dealer Accountability, Environmental Responsibility, and Consumer Advocacy
  • Comparative data via our 196-model comparison matrix

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
  • Advertising and editorial departments operate independently
  • All content is independently produced by our editorial team
  • We do not use affiliate links or earn product-sale commissions
  • Brands that advertise with us 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]

🤖 AI-Assisted Content Disclosure

Some of our news articles use AI-assisted research and drafting tools (powered by Google Gemini). 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: March 2026 — These guidelines are reviewed quarterly.