The Columbus Dispatch paused the use of an artificial intelligence sports writing tool after facing criticism over a sloppy article

The Columbus Dispatch temporarily halted the use of an AI sports writing tool due to criticism of a poorly written article.

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8/30/2023

'[[WINNING_TEAM_MASCOT]]': Gannett to pause AI experiment after botched high school sports articles

Newspaper chain Gannett has suspended the use of an artificial intelligence tool for writing high school sports dispatches after it generated several flawed articles. The AI service, called LedeAI, produced reports that were mocked on social media for their repetitive language, lack of detail, and odd phrasing. Gannett has paused its use of the tool across all the local markets that had been using it and stated that it continues to evaluate vendors to ensure the highest journalistic standards. This incident follows other news outlets pausing the use of AI in reporting due to errors and concerns about ethical implications.

9/1/2023

Newspaper giant pauses AI experiment after readers mock bizarre sports reporting

Gannett has paused its AI experiment after receiving criticism for AI-generated sports articles that were poorly worded and lacked details.