To maintain visual consistency, respect intellectual property rights, and provide the best experience for our readers, we use AI-generated illustrations across this site. These images are created using OpenAI’s DALL·E and are designed to support our storytelling in a creative, ethical, and legally safe way.
Why We Use AI Images
In the world of UFOs, history, and the unexplained, it can be difficult — and sometimes impossible — to access high-quality, royalty-free visuals without infringing on someone else’s rights. Many historical photos, newspaper clippings, or sightings are privately owned or copyrighted, and even “free” images are often misattributed.
We use AI illustrations to:
- Avoid accidental copyright violations
- Maintain a clean, consistent visual aesthetic
- Respect artists and photographers by not misusing their work
- Enhance reader engagement with imaginative, relevant visuals
What AI Images Represent
Unless otherwise stated, all illustrations on this site are conceptual. They are used to visualize themes, people, or events — not as evidence of UFO sightings or physical phenomena. Our goal is to inspire curiosity, not mislead. Where historical or real images are available and appropriate for use, we will either license them or clearly credit the source.
Our Caption Policy
You’ll find this note under most of our visuals:
[Subject] – Illustration generated using AI for editorial purposes.
This is to let readers know exactly what they’re seeing and why it’s there. We want to be upfront about our use of technology in service of storytelling.
If You Own a Relevant Image
We’re committed to crediting original creators. If you own a historical, documentary, or artistic image relevant to any topic we’ve covered and are open to having it featured with attribution, please contact us — we’d love to collaborate or make updates.