"Sports Illustrated Publisher Takes Action, Fires CEO Over AI Scandal"
Digital publisher The Arena Group, which operates brands like Sports Illustrated, fired its CEO, Ross Levinsohn, following an embarrassing incident where Sports Illustrated published articles with fake author names and profile photos generated by artificial intelligence. The CEO was replaced by interim chief executive Manoj Bhargava, and this move comes after the recent firing of three major executives. The company stated that all media brands, including Sports Illustrated, will continue to operate while they focus on improving overall business operations.