Chicago Sun-Times publishes made-up books and fake experts in AI debacle

The May 18th issue of the Chicago Sun-Times includes a summer activities guide featuring both real and fake AI-generated book titles, with notable authors like Min Jin Lee and Rebecca Makkai incorrectly credited. An article by Marco Buscaglia in the guide contains quotes from non-existent experts and references fictitious sources, prompting the Sun-Times to investigate the inaccuracies and affirm the content was not editorially approved. This incident reflects a broader issue in media regarding the integration of AI-generated content alongside traditional journalism, eroding reader trust.