The Objection process works in four stages:
1. Objection Filed — An Objector identifies a specific public statement they believe is false or misleading and submits a structured challenge backed by evidence. A fee is paid to fund the investigation.
2. Investigation — Qualified Investigators are matched to the case. They gather and submit admissible evidence under the Empirical Journalism Standard (EJ-1). The Author (the person who made the claim) is notified and has the right to respond.
3. Adversarial Review — Both sides present evidence. It is tested, challenged, and weighed. Neither side can simply assert a conclusion, they must support it.
4. Determination — A ruling is issued by the AI Tribunal based on the evidence. It is preserved permanently as part of the public record. Both parties can appeal under defined conditions.