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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.
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