Wyoming Reporter Resigns After Using AI to Fabricate Quotes and Stories
Investigation reveals multiple articles with AI-generated content, prompting policy changes at local newspaper.
- CJ Baker of the Powell Tribune discovered the AI usage in competitor Aaron Pelczar's articles.
- Pelczar admitted to using AI, leading to his resignation from the Cody Enterprise.
- The Cody Enterprise is reviewing all of Pelczar's work and has found several articles with fabricated quotes.
- The incident highlights the risks of AI in journalism, prompting the Enterprise to implement new AI policies.
- The newspaper's editor and publisher have apologized and committed to preventing future occurrences.