Chicago Sun-Times Publishes Fake Books and Non-Existent Experts in AI-Fueled Fiasco

The May 18th issue of the `Chicago Sun-Times` included a summer guide featuring book recommendations and expert quotes that turned out to be entirely fabricated. The guide listed fake books attributed to real authors, such as Min Jin Lee and Rebecca Makkai, along with non-existent experts like ‘Dr. Jennifer Campos.’ The newspaper admitted the errors, stating that the content was neither created nor approved by its editorial team. The incident raises concerns over the use of AI-generated content in journalism and its impact on credibility.