"Nota's local news sites, intended to serve underserved communities, were found to have plagiarized articles from at least 53 journalists across 29 outlets, raising serious ethical concerns."
"The investigation revealed that editors used Nota's AI tools to generate articles by copying existing content, leading to significant backlash and the closure of the sites."
"Following the plagiarism findings, The Boston Globe instructed its staff to stop using Nota products and began the process of terminating its contract with the company."
Nota launched 11 local news sites to provide coverage for underserved communities but was found to have plagiarized content from other journalists. An investigation revealed that articles were created by taking existing work, running it through AI tools, and publishing it without attribution. This led to the closure of the sites and raised concerns about trust and transparency in AI usage in journalism. Major clients, including The Boston Globe, halted their use of Nota's products following the findings.
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