Artificial News: Sports Illustrated Uses AI-Generated Writers and Faces
Key Points:
– Sports Illustrated was caught publishing commerce articles with AI-generated profile pictures and nonexistent bylines.
– The revelation led to a considerable amount of media coverage and staff outrage.
– The magazine’s publisher, The Arena Group, fired two top executives as a result of the controversy.
– The AI-generated articles aimed at promoting products and driving sales.
Hot Takes:
Well, this is awkward. It turns out that Sports Illustrated has been playing a game of “fake it till you make it” with AI-generated content. They thought they could slip in non-existent writers and faces, but they got caught in the AI act. It’s no surprise that this revelation created quite a ruckus. Staff members must have been feeling like they were living in a bad AI-themed episode of The Twilight Zone. In the end, the publisher had to make some tough decisions and let go of two executives. Maybe they should have just hired a couple of AI-generated scapegoats instead?
Artificial intelligence has come a long way, but it seems like some people are still trying to push the boundaries of what’s acceptable. While technology can undoubtedly enhance our lives in many ways, we shouldn’t lose sight of the importance of trust and authenticity. Using AI-generated content might seem like a shortcut, but it’s a slippery slope that can lead to a loss of credibility. So let’s remember, when it comes to news and writing, it’s always better to keep it real, even if it means dealing with a few less-than-photogenic writers.
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https://futurism.com/sports-illustrated-publisher-fires-ceo
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