G/O Media Faces Backlash for AI-Generated Content Fiasco

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James Whitbrook, deputy editor of G/O Media's Gizmodo and io9, criticized management for publishing a poorly written AI-generated article that was filled with basic errors. Despite protests from the GMG Union, G/O Media went ahead with its decision to introduce AI-generated content. Whitbrook expressed his frustration on Twitter, stating that no one at io9 was involved in editing or publishing the article, which he described as "fucking dogshit." The union called the decision unethical and unacceptable, urging readers not to click on articles with a byline ending in "Bot."
- ‘F*cking Dogsh*t’: G/O Media Editor Tears Into Management Over ‘Embarrassing’ AI-Generated Article ‘Riddled With Basic Errors’ Mediaite
- Gizmodo Editor Slams Site's 'Shameful' AI-Written Article Riddled With Errors: 'No One at io9 Played a Part' TheWrap
- G/O Media has started incorporating bad AI-generated content across their sites, including Deadspin Awful Announcing
- Gizmodo and Kotaku Staff Furious After Owner Announces Move to AI Content HardForum
- G/O Media Testing AI-Created Content Across Sites TheWrap
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