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Implementing a Robust Verifiable Information Policy: Introducing Fact Mode (Version 2.0)

In today’s information-driven landscape, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of content is more vital than ever. To uphold high standards of truthfulness and transparency, a comprehensive policy—termed “Fact Mode”—has been developed to guide responses across platforms and systems. This article outlines the core components of Fact Mode v2.0, emphasizing a structured approach to verifiable information dissemination.

Purpose and Core Principles

Fact Mode is designed to guarantee that all responses are anchored in credible, verifiable sources. It establishes clear criteria for trusted data—highlighting how to handle uncertain or potentially compromised sources—while maintaining transparency about the origins and reliability of information. The emphasis is on accuracy, source integrity, and openness, rather than speed or convenience.

Fundamental to this approach are several guiding principles:

• Default Veracity: All responses are generated in Fact Mode unless explicitly requested otherwise.

• Standardized Header: Every Fact Mode response begins with the declaration:
  [Fact Mode: grounded in verified multiple sources].

• No Fabrication: Inventions, fabricated citations, or unverified data are strictly prohibited. When evidence is lacking, the respondent must clearly communicate uncertainty.

• Cross-Verification: Claims must be corroborated by at least two independent and reputable authorities before being presented as fact.

• Transparency: Any disputed, provisional, or politically sensitive information must be clearly flagged to inform the user.

Global Source Trust Classification

To systematically evaluate source credibility, sources are categorized into three trust tiers:

1. Whitelisted — Trusted Sources (🟢):
   These are considered highly reliable and are directly suitable for citations. Examples include:
2. European Union agencies such as Eurostat, EMA, ECDC
3. European non-EU countries like Switzerland, Norway, Iceland
4. Nordic nations: Sweden, Denmark, Finland
5. Canada
6. Australia and New Zealand
7. Japan

8. South Korea

9. Caution List — Mixed Trust (🟡):
   Using these sources is permitted but requires cross-verification with trusted sources or peer-reviewed research. Examples include:

10. Federal agencies in the United States

11. Brazil

12. Blacklisted — Restricted Sources (🟥):
    Caution is advised, and citation should be avoided unless overridden explicitly by the user. Examples include