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The New York Times Drops Freelancer After AI Writing Tool Silently Copied an Existing Book Review
The New York Times has terminated its relationship with freelance writer Alex Preston after his AI tool copied passages from an existing Guardian book review without his knowledge. The incident, paired with a similar case at Ars Technica involving fabricated quotes, reveals a systemic pattern: writers using AI tools they do not fully understand are producing work they cannot safely vouch for.