Sports Illustrated Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Content

The magazine denies claims of AI-written articles but admits to using AI-generated author profiles, sparking ethical debates in journalism.

Sports Illustrated, now run by the Arena Group, is under fire for publishing articles with AI-generated author profiles and possibly AI-generated content.
The articles in question were reportedly created by a third-party company, AdVon Commerce, which assured Sports Illustrated that they were written and edited by humans.
Upon questioning, all of the authors with AI-generated portraits disappeared from the magazine's website, with no explanation offered.
The Sports Illustrated Union has demanded answers and transparency from Arena group management, insisting on adherence to basic journalistic standards.
This incident follows similar controversies at the Gannett newspaper chain and the CNET technology website earlier this year, highlighting the ethical complexities of AI use in journalism.