The House has recently passed legislation aimed at combating revenge porn and the sharing of non-consensual intimate images, including those generated by artificial intelligence. Texas high school student Elliston Berry discussed this significant development on ‘Fox & Friends’.
The bill addresses the growing concerns over privacy violations in the digital age, ensuring that individuals are protected against the exploitation of intimate images without their consent. In a related incident, the Chicago Sun-Times acknowledged that it mistakenly published an AI-generated list of fictitious books in its summer reading section.
This list, which surfaced in a special 64-page feature, included titles that do not exist, such as “Nightshade Market” by Min Jin Lee, touted as a compelling narrative about Seoul’s underground economy. Lee confirmed via her social media that she had never authored such a work.
Chicago Public Media CEO Melissa Bell stated that the error stemmed from a freelance writer affiliated with King Features. She admitted that the content was put out without proper editorial oversight, emphasizing the need for transparency in journalism during these transformative times.
In response, Bell announced that the newspaper would reassess its partnerships with content providers like King Features and revise its policy regarding third-party contributions. The Sun-Times has since retracted the erroneous section from its e-paper and assured subscribers that they would not be charged for the premium edition.
The freelance writer, identified as Marco Buscaglia, used AI-generated content without disclosing this to his supervisors. In light of these events, King Features has terminated its relationship with him for breaching stricter policies surrounding AI use.
Chicago Public Media reaffirmed its commitment to ethical journalism, stating that while AI can aid certain tasks, its editorial content will always be shaped by human journalists.
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