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AI IntelligenceApr 5, 2026AI Intelligence
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The New York Times dropped a freelancer after her AI tool copied from an existing book review.

The case illustrates the risks when journalists don't understand how their AI tools work, leading to plagiarism and fabricated quotes.

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The New York Times dropped a freelancer after her AI tool copied from an existing book review. The case illustrates the risks when journalists don't understand how their AI tools work, leading to plagiarism and fabricated quotes.