"Editors have appended a note to a book review written earlier this year by a freelance critic, who told The Times after publication that he had used an AI tool to assist him in producing the piece. This tool produced similarities to a book review published in The Guardian, which our editors' note makes clear."
"For staff journalists and freelance writers alike, reliance on AI and inclusion of unattributed work by another writer is a serious violation of The Times's integrity and fundamental journalistic standards."
"The novel is also rich in smaller characters, from the lazy Machiavellian Stefano to hardworking Vittorio, whose otherworldly twin brother Emmanuele is prone to speaking in tongues and dressing up in ragtag begged-and-borrowed uniforms."
The New York Times terminated its relationship with freelance writer Alex Preston after he admitted to using an AI tool to assist in writing a book review. The review contained significant similarities to a prior review published in The Guardian. A reader alerted the NYT to the issue, prompting an investigation. Preston expressed embarrassment and acknowledged his mistake. The NYT emphasized that reliance on AI and the inclusion of unattributed work violate its journalistic standards.
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