Summary
A leading newspaper in Pakistan, Dawn, apologized for mistakenly printing an AI-generated prompt in an article. The incident sparked discussions online about the role of AI in newsrooms. This adds to the broader global conversation on the use of AI in journalism and its consequences.
Key Facts
- Dawn, a major English-language newspaper in Pakistan, printed an AI prompt in an article, leading to a public apology.
- The mistake appeared in a business story about auto sales published on November 12.
- The text included an AI prompt offering alternative versions of the article intended for editing, not publication.
- The incident gained attention on Reddit and social media, although claims about copying ChatGPT word for word weren't verified.
- Similar AI-related errors have occurred in other news outlets, like the Chicago Sun-Times, which published a list of non-existent books.
- A survey by Reuters Institute and University of Oxford shows varied comfort levels with AI-generated news among people in different countries.
- Newsweek uses AI tools in journalism but requires human oversight at every stage to ensure ethical use.
