Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes

Ars Technica has fired senior AI reporter Benj Edwards following an outrage-sparking controversy involving AI-fabricated quotes.

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Khanzarate@lemmy.worldEnglish
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A few years ago, blatant journalistic malpractice was a controversy.

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