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Senior European journalist suspended over AI-generated quotes
The Guardian Techยท1 day ago

Senior European journalist Peter Vandermeersch suspended after admitting to using AI that generated false quotes, putting fabricated words into real people's mouths. He claimed he 'fell into the trap of hallucinations' - highlighting how AI tools can enable misinformation even when users don't intend to deceive. This represents a concrete case of AI-enabled harm to journalism integrity and public trust.
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