Chicago Sun-Times accused of using AI to create reading list of books that don't exist
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The Chicago Sun-Times newspaper has been criticized for allegedly using AI, specifically ChatGPT, to create a summer reading list that includes multiple fictional book titles attributed to real authors. Social media outrage erupted over the lack of fact-checking, as many cited existing staff for book recommendations and expressed disappointment in the newspaper's reliance on AI. Reports indicate this issue isn't isolated, with other articles in the section also showcasing questionable sources. The incident raises concerns about the journalistic integrity in using AI tools for content creation.
"As early Tuesday afternoon, the post had more than 1,000 likes and nearly 500 reposts."
"The article includes a few real titles, such as Atonement by Ian McEwan."
"Absolutely no fact checking?" - a post says, highlighting the concerns over reliability.
"Why the hell are you using ChatGPT to make up book titles? You used to have a books staff."
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