About Image Use on This Website

Images tell stories. They can create atmosphere, visualize an idea, or make a topic immediately recognizable. That is why I use illustrations and banners alongside most of the articles published on this website.

A large portion of these images is created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a deliberate choice. The internet contains countless photographs whose origin and licensing status are not always clear. By using AI-generated illustrations, I reduce the risk of unintentionally infringing on the copyrights of photographers or other creators.

The images on this website are intended to illustrate the subjects being discussed. They support the story, the reflection, or the societal context of an article. In many cases, they are symbolic or artistic representations rather than literal depictions of reality.

Some illustrations may include recognizable public figures, politicians, or well-known social situations. These images are used solely to help readers understand the topic of an article. They are not intended to harm, ridicule, misrepresent, or exploit the likeness of any individual. The images serve as editorial illustrations accompanying the written content.

In addition to AI-generated images, I occasionally use photographs that I have taken myself. When an image depicts an actual event and is relevant to the article, this will be clarified within the text whenever appropriate.

Transparency matters to me. For that reason, I openly explain how the images on this website are created and used. The articles themselves remain the primary focus; the images are intended to support and enrich the reader’s understanding of the subject.

If you have questions about a specific image, or if you believe that an image has been used in an inappropriate, inaccurate, or insensitive manner, please feel free to contact me. Any concerns will be reviewed carefully and taken seriously.