MSN Publishes Offensive AI-Generated Obituary for Former NBA Player Brandon Hunter

MSN published an AI-generated obituary for former NBA player Brandon Hunter that called him "useless" and contained factual errors.
The offensive headline and nonsensical writing led to accusations that the obituary was written by an AI system.
Hunter died at age 42 after collapsing following a hot yoga session, according to those close to him.
The obituary claimed Hunter scored 17 points against the Bucks, when he never played for Milwaukee.
Microsoft has not formally apologized but removed the article, stating accuracy of partner content is important.

independent.co.uk

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MSN Under Fire for Publishing AI-Generated Obituary With Offensive Headline About Former NBA Player

Former NBA player Brandon Hunter, who passed away after a hot yoga class, was referred to as "useless" in an AI-powered obituary published by MSN, Microsoft's news aggregation site, sparking outrage and criticism.

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Posted 9/14/2023, 9:55:52 PM

MSN Publishes Offensive AI-Generated Obituary for Former NBA Player Brandon Hunter

MSN published an AI-generated obituary for former NBA player Brandon Hunter that called him "useless" and contained factual errors.
The offensive headline and nonsensical writing led to accusations that the obituary was written by an AI system.
Hunter died at age 42 after collapsing following a hot yoga session, according to those close to him.
The obituary claimed Hunter scored 17 points against the Bucks, when he never played for Milwaukee.
Microsoft has not formally apologized but removed the article, stating accuracy of partner content is important.

independent.co.uk

Relevant topic timeline:

9/14/2023

MSN Fires Editors, Publishes Cruel, AI-Generated Obituary for Former NBA Player

9/14/2023

AI-Generated Obituary Filled with Errors Prompts Backlash Against Microsoft

9/15/2023

MSN Pulls Bizarre, Possibly AI-Generated Obituary for Former NBA Player Brandon Hunter After Backlash

9/18/2023

MSN Under Fire for Publishing AI-Generated Obituary With Offensive Headline About Former NBA Player