Moat Wire publishes two kinds of article, and we label every one so readers always know what they are reading.
Two formats
- MW Original: reporting and analysis written by Moat Wire, with a named byline.
- MW Sourced (news brief): an editorial summary of news first reported by another publisher, credited by name and linked to the original.
What a news brief is
A brief is an editorial summary, not a copy. We read the original report and write a short summary and key points in our own words. We do not reproduce the publisher’s article text, extended quotations or photographs. Each brief names the original publisher in its byline, links to the original in a dedicated source card, and declares the original in its structured data (schema.org isBasedOn) so search and AI engines attribute it correctly. Readers who want the full story should read the original.
Which parts are original
| Element | Who it belongs to |
|---|---|
| Brief headline, summary and key points | Written by Moat Wire in our own words |
| Brief illustrations | Generated by Moat Wire; no publisher image is used |
| MW Original articles and their photos | Moat Wire, or licensed to us and credited in the caption |
| The underlying reporting, data, quotations, images and trademarks | The original publisher, linked from every brief |
Images
We do not copy photographs or graphics from other publishers. Briefs carry illustrations generated by Moat Wire. Original articles use images we own or have licensed, with credit in the caption.
Use of AI
Briefs may be drafted with the help of an AI model. The model works only from the source’s headline, the excerpt the publisher permits us to keep, and notes from our editors. It is instructed to use only facts supported by that evidence, to attribute claims, and never to copy a source sentence. AI never publishes: an editor checks every brief against the original for accuracy, attribution and originality before it goes live. MW Original articles are written by the person in the byline.
Sourcing
We follow a reviewed list of publishers, company announcements and research sources, check each one’s terms before adding it, and prefer primary sources. Company statements are presented as claims, not as established fact.
Corrections
When we get something wrong we fix it promptly. Material corrections are noted on the article with the date of the change. To report an error, contact business@foundshore.com.
Publisher requests and feedback
Publishers can ask us to correct how their work is attributed or to remove a brief based on their reporting. Readers can send feedback the same way: business@foundshore.com. We reply to every substantive request.
Independence
Sponsors and advertisers have no influence over which stories we cover or what we write. Any sponsored material is clearly labeled.