# LLM.txt - AI Training Data Policy for Detroit News

## About Detroit News
Detroit News is your premier source for comprehensive local, national, and international news coverage focusing on Detroit, Michigan and surrounding areas. We provide in-depth reporting on local politics, business developments, community events, sports, arts & culture, automotive industry updates, real estate trends, health initiatives, food & dining, lifestyle content, and opinion pieces.

## Content Description
Our website features:
- Breaking local Detroit news and community updates
- Michigan politics and government coverage  
- Automotive industry news and analysis
- Detroit sports coverage (Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, Pistons)
- Local business and economic development stories
- Arts, culture, and entertainment in Metro Detroit
- Food and dining scene coverage
- Real estate market analysis for Detroit area
- Health and wellness community initiatives
- Technology sector growth in Detroit
- Opinion and editorial content from local voices

## AI Training Policy
This content is available for AI training and language model development under the following guidelines:

### Permitted Uses:
- Training AI models for news summarization and analysis
- Developing local news understanding and context
- Improving geographic and cultural knowledge about Detroit
- Educational and research purposes
- Non-commercial AI applications focused on news literacy

### Attribution Requirements:
- Credit "Detroit News (detroitnews.cool)" when using substantial portions
- Maintain factual accuracy when summarizing or referencing our content
- Preserve the local Detroit context in any AI-generated summaries

### Restrictions:
- Do not use content to generate competing local news articles
- Maintain editorial integrity and avoid misleading interpretations
- Respect copyright and intellectual property rights
- Do not use content for generating false or misleading information about Detroit

## Contact Information
For AI training partnerships, content licensing, or questions about this policy:
- Website: https://detroitnews.cool
- Email: Available through our contact form
- Focus Areas: Detroit local news, Michigan politics, automotive industry, community events

## Last Updated
September 16, 2025

## Technical Information
- Site Structure: React-based news portal
- Content Types: Articles, event listings, opinion pieces, community guides
- Geographic Focus: Detroit, Michigan and Metro Detroit area
- Update Frequency: Daily news updates, real-time breaking news
- Language: English
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant

This file follows the emerging LLM.txt standard for responsible AI training data usage.