This article, that article, another one written by AI

Based on this article by Victor Tangermann at Futurism.

Renowned publications including Wired and Business Insider were tricked into publishing AI-generated articles written under a fake byline. The scammer successfully sold stories that seemed plausible but were filled with fictionalized details, including non-existent sources and unverifiable events.

After an investigation by other journalists exposed the deception, the outlets scrambled to delete the articles, admitting the content failed to meet their editorial standards. The incident illustrates a challenge for newsrooms, as AI-generated submissions can be difficult to detect and can impact the credibility of a publication.

Read the full article here.

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