Editorial Alignment: A Participatory Approach to Engaging Editorial Expertise in LLM-mediated Knowledge Dissemination

The paper presents a participatory approach to integrating editorial expertise into LLM-mediated knowledge dissemination, addressing the challenges posed by pretrained models that reflect commercial developers' values. It introduces the concept of "editorial alignment" as a design practice within Participatory AI, emphasizing the role of editorial standards in shaping LLM interfaces, as demonstrated through a case study with a Nordic public knowledge institution. This framework aims to enhance editor agency and participation in the design process, ensuring that LLM applications adhere to established editorial practices and values.