Sources & Update Policy

How we source data, verify claims, and keep content current.

Source Standards

We prioritize primary and reputable secondary sources:

• Government labor statistics (BLS, EU agencies)
• Peer-reviewed research and academic publications
• Industry surveys from established organizations (McKinsey, Gallup, LinkedIn, Stack Overflow)
• Official regulatory texts (EU AI Act, IRS guidelines)

We avoid blog posts, opinion pieces, and marketing materials as primary sources.

Update Cadence

• Quarterly review: All published pages are reviewed for accuracy every 90 days.
• Event-driven updates: Major industry changes (new regulations, market shifts) trigger immediate review of affected pages.
• Date stamping: Every page shows its last updated date. We never hide staleness.

What We Don't Claim

• We don't claim our verdicts are objectively correct — they are structured opinions.
• We don't claim our data is exhaustive — it's representative.
• We don't provide professional advice (financial, legal, medical). Full disclaimer.