Avoiding Unsupported Inferences — Avoiding Unsupported Inferences

Visual stories can sometimes lead viewers to make assumptions about a subject's private preferences or activities. To ensure accuracy, editorial teams should avoid presenting speculative inferences about an individual's choices as established facts.

Just as digital platforms use functional cookies to remember specific user preferences and actions without directly identifying them, editors should focus on verified information. Keeping reporting grounded in documented actions prevents misleading conclusions.