"I wrongly put words into people's mouths, when I should have presented them as paraphrases. In some cases, it reflected my interpretation of their words. That was not just careless it was wrong."
"It is particularly painful that I made precisely the mistake I have repeatedly warned colleagues about: these language models are so good that they produce irresistible quotes you are tempted to use as an author."
"The necessary human oversight, which I consistently advocate, fell short."
"At Mediahuis we apply strict rules for the use of AI, where diligence, human oversight and transparency are essential."
Peter Vandermeersch, a senior journalist, was suspended after admitting to using AI tools to generate false quotes. He failed to verify the accuracy of these quotes before publishing them. An investigation revealed that many individuals quoted did not make the statements attributed to them. Vandermeersch acknowledged his mistake, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in journalism. Mediahuis, his employer, has strict rules regarding AI use, stressing the need for diligence and transparency in reporting.
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